Best Practices in Evaluating Charter Applications 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... read more
Thinking of starting a charter school? A clear vision is key. A strong, comprehensive charter school application can take months and even up to a year to complete. The first step is to establish a clear vision of how the proposed school will serve students in a better way. First Things First: What is... 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
Shifting to Remote Site Visits A Conversation Among Authorizers In the wake of COVID-19 and its impact on schools, charter schools and authorizers have been challenged to fulfill their roles. SchoolWorks hosted a free virtual webinar for authorizers on October 8, 2020 to promote conversation around how authorizers... 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... read more