We are excited to be participating in the Ohio Council of Community Schools' 2024 Convocation! Our team can't wait to see you there for a day filled with insightful discussions and impactful sessions. The Institute's Jim Goenner and Mark Weinberg will be sharing their expertise and best practices throughout the Convocation ... and, Epicenter experts Laura Goldswer and Becky Nix will be on hand at our booth to answer questions, solve challenges and share solutions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow educators, board members, school leaders and stakeholders. Together, let's change the arc of education and win for kids in Ohio and across the country!
National Charter Schools Institute
Education
Mount Pleasant, MI 1,683 followers
Winning for our kids and our country!
About us
The National Charter Schools Institute’s mission is to transform public education and power performance, productivity and accountability breakthroughs that help people win for kids. Our team is made up of passionate professionals who are committed to excellence and known for their integrity. We envision a day when all students will have access to a diverse marketplace of exceptional schools where they can learn, grow and prepare for success in college, work and life. The Institute is governed by a nine member board of directors and is led by its President & CEO, James N. Goenner, Ph.D. Jim is highly respected in the education reform community and was inducted into the National Charter Schools Hall of Fame in 2010. Under his leadership, the Institute is focused on winning hearts and minds, influencing policy and practice and delivering great programs, tools and services designed to power breakthrough, rather than incremental improvements. We see the charter schools movement as a way to expand choice and competition and drive the transformation of public education into a more market-based system of schools. We believe this emerging educational marketplace needs transparent and trustworthy academic, fiscal and operational performance measures that parents can use to make informed decisions, and the public can use to ensure accountability. The Institute was founded in 1995 as the Michigan Resource Center for Charter Schools by former Michigan Governor John Engler and Central Michigan University. Its original mission was to support and guide the implementation of Michigan’s newly adopted charter schools law. Based on its impact and the need for its services nationally, the United States Congress provided $1 million in 2001 for the Institute to legally separate from the University and expand its scope of services. The Institute is a Michigan non-profit corporation with federally recognized 501(c)(3) status.
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http://www.CharterInstitute.org
External link for National Charter Schools Institute
- Industry
- Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Mount Pleasant, MI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1995
- Specialties
- Epicenter, Charter School Board Policies Services, Coaching and Consulting, School Board Training, and Strategic Planning
Locations
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711 W. Pickard Street Suite M
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858, US
Employees at National Charter Schools Institute
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Three cheers to the Colorado Charter School Institute, one of the newest charter authorizers to join the Epicenter family. We’re all incredibly excited to support you, your 40 schools and the 20,000 students whose education you make possible. Seventy-six percent of CCSI-authorized schools earned the Centennial State’s highest academic rating. Impressive! We look forward to partnering with you as you and your schools improve the lives of even more families for years to come. Epicenter was developed by the non-profit National Charter Schools Institute to help charter authorizers and schools better manage operations and compliance requirements, as well as automate workflow and performance evaluations. For schools, Epicenter removes the chaos from routine tasks — keeping everything organized, your team aligned, and your valuable time focused on running great schools instead of dealing with paperwork. Interested in how Epicenter can help you and your schools? https://lnkd.in/e76SyaXD
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🎉 Exciting news! The 2024 school grades are out, and Florida Charter Schools are shining bright! Congratulations to all FLORIDA CHARTER SCHOOL ALLIANCE as well as the students, teachers, and staff for their hard work and dedication. Let's continue striving for excellence and making a positive impact in education.
Public K-12 school grades that were released today show continued improvement over last year. In 2024, nearly 1,300 schools earned an “A” grade, a 6% point increase over 2023. I'm proud of the charter schools I work with -- a majority continued to make gains and/or show improvements. Of the 602 charter schools graded in 2024, 69% received an “A” or “B" and 14% earned an “A” for the 3rd consecutive year. https://lnkd.in/ePPhd3BA
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Charter high schools are achieving remarkable success in preparing students for higher education. The 2024 Jay Mathews Challenge Index showcases the dedication of these schools to providing rigorous academic programs. Notable examples like BASIS San Antonio and IDEA Carver in Texas are leading the way, even in communities with significant economic challenges. These schools excel in offering Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Cambridge exams, which are key indicators of college readiness and student achievement. The impressive results of charter schools on the Challenge Index highlight their commitment to high academic standards and effective preparation for college. This success is not only a testament to the students' hard work but also to the schools' innovative approaches to education. Discover more about how these schools are making a difference in the full article: https://lnkd.in/gMaEqArG
Perspective | Charters in low-income areas are now nation’s most rigorous high schools
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It was an honor to be back with the Chicago Public Schools team and present at their Leadership Summit! Shout out to the Office of Innovation & Incubation for your work and focus bringing together charter school leaders, board members, content experts, and CPS partner departments. Charter schools in Chicago continue to have a profound impact in the lives of students across the city! Zabrina Evans Rochelle Washington, MPH Kendra Turner, MS, CAPM Illinois Network of Charter Schools National Charter Schools Institute Teresa Diaz
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📣 You don't want to miss this! We're thrilled to announce the launch of Charter Network - a vibrant community curated by experts, just for YOU! Join us in our mission to change the arc of education. Connect, engage, and share with fellow changemakers in the charter school community. Together, we can make education empowering for all students. 🔗 Sign up for FREE today and be part of a movement that makes a difference! CharterNetwork.org/Login #CharterNetwork #ArcChangers #CharterSchools Jim Goenner Jill Urban Mary Bradley Alyson Murphy Lisa Bergman Meghann Murphy Lisa Bergman Mark Weinberg Epicenter Charter Founders Library
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The Institute team enjoyed connecting and convening with so many changemakers at #NCSC24 in Boston, MA this past week! The conference was full of educational disruptors, innovators, and true pioneers who are moving the charter strategy forward. We were surrounded by the brightest minds in education and couldn’t be more honored to be a part of something so impactful. Every child deserves a quality education, and our team at the Institute is grateful to be working together to change the arc of education. Inspiring hearts and minds is at the core of our work. Thanks for helping us grow our Charter Network community and win for students and families across the nation. They need you to keep doing what you do and continue making a difference! Are you interested in getting involved or want to stay connected? Check out Charter Network, where charter communities, stakeholders and arc changers are sharing insights, problem-solving, and planning big for the future. 👉 CharterNetwork.org/Login Jim Goenner Jill Urban Mary Bradley Mark Weinberg Alyson Murphy Lisa Bergman Meghann Murphy Laura Goldswer Jacqueline Johnson Epicenter Charter Founders Library
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Last night at #NSCS24, we at the National Charter Schools Institute had the immense privilege of hosting an evening with passionate educational changemakers. The reception was beautifully organized, fostering conversations brimming with innovative ideas and a collective drive to create meaningful change in education. We are deeply thankful to Nella Garcia Urban, Roblin Webb, and Debbie Veney for graciously participating in our panel interview. Hearing these inspiring women discuss their passion and the incredible work they are doing to transform education was truly enlightening. Their insights remind us that every effort in education, no matter how small it seems, is a crucial step towards advancing charter schools and ensuring every child receives the quality education they deserve. Thank you, Nella Garcia Urban, Roblin Webb, and Debbie Veney, for your dedication and for inspiring us all.
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You don't want to miss this! We're thrilled to announce the launch of Charter Network - a vibrant community curated by experts, just for YOU! Join us in our mission to change the arc of education. Connect, engage, and share with fellow changemakers in the charter school community. Together, we can make education empowering for all students. 🔗 Sign up for FREE today and be part of a movement that makes a difference! CharterNetwork.org/Login #CharterNetwork #ArcChangers #CharterSchools Jim Goenner Jill Urban Mary Bradley Alyson Murphy Lisa Bergman Meghann Murphy Lisa Bergman Mark Weinberg Epicenter Charter Founders Library