When evaluating charter applications, prioritize transparent and evidence-based decision making. As the approval or denial of a charter school is a weighty decision that impacts the lives of students and families, the stakes of this decision-making process are inherently high. In order to fulfill this function successfully,... read more
One Year Wiser Progress in the Face of Adversity for Charter School Authorizers March 13, 2021 marks exactly one year from the day that school buildings closed nationwide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the “Year of the Asterisk” continues, and most schools are still operating using all-remote... read more
Balancing Accountability, Support, and Autonomy with Charter School Distance Learning Plans A Conversation Among Authorizers Unanticipated and prolonged school closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic left charter school authorizers in uncharted territory. To provide a forum for educators to discuss the role of authorizers... read more
Charter School Oversight Through the Pandemic A Conversation Among Authorizers School closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have dramatically impacted the oversight capabilities of charter school authorizers. To provide a forum for authorizers to share ideas about mitigating this challenge, SchoolWorks... read more
SchoolWorks and the Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools Support Quality Authorizing in Wisconsin For the past year, SchoolWorks has been honored to serve as a partner to the Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools (WRCCS) to develop and provide professional development resources for charter school... read more