In the News tag:www.calcharters.org,2011-07-28:/blog//3 2013-03-01T20:56:09Z Movable Type Pro 4.37 5/17/2013 Charter News Round-up tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9252 2013-05-20T19:36:37Z 2013-05-20T19:38:47Z Marysville Appeal Democrat: Walden advocates for charter schools at Capitol EdSource: Lower-income districts would benefit from 55 percent parcel tax threshold, study suggests Sacramento Bee: Dan Walters: Love could kill Jerry Brown's school plan LA Times: Editorial: A return... Marysville Appeal Democrat: Walden advocates for charter schools at Capitol EdSource: Lower-income districts would benefit from 55 percent parcel tax threshold, study suggests Sacramento Bee: Dan Walters: Love could kill Jerry Brown's school plan LA Times: Editorial: A return to the 'era of limits' in California Sacramento Bee: Gov. Brown's school funding plan runs into lawmakers' concerns...

]]> California Charters Among America's Best High Schools - Newsweek tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9233 2013-05-15T23:06:07Z 2013-05-17T23:39:02Z Newsweek recognized America's top 2000 high schools. It also identified Transformative Schools and Top 25 in the West. Newsweek recognized America's top 2000 high schools. It also identified Transformative Schools and Top 25 in the West.

]]> KIPP AMONG THE NATION'S TOP CHARTER SCHOOL SYSTEMS tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9231 2013-05-15T19:55:02Z 2013-05-15T21:03:08Z The Edith and Ely Broad Foundation named the three finalists for the 2013 Broad Prize for Charter Public Schools: **Achievement First**, **KIPP Foundation** and **Uncommon Schools**. The Edith and Ely Broad Foundation named the three finalists for the 2013 Broad Prize for Charter Public Schools: **Achievement First**, **KIPP Foundation** and **Uncommon Schools**.

]]> 5/10/13 Charter News Round-up tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9217 2013-05-10T17:38:27Z 2013-05-10T17:40:46Z Sacramento Bee: California advocates mark 20 years of charter schools KTXL Fox40: California Charter Schools Seek To Spread Influence EdSource: Many charter schools to begin offering transitional kindergarten in fall 2013 LA Community Organizations: Letter to the Next Mayor... Sacramento Bee: California advocates mark 20 years of charter schools KTXL Fox40: California Charter Schools Seek To Spread Influence EdSource: Many charter schools to begin offering transitional kindergarten in fall 2013 LA Community Organizations: Letter to the Next Mayor of Los Angeles Hanford Sentinel: Agape's Banevedes named Enterprising Educator of the Year USA Today: 'Blended learning' win win situation...

]]> Parents and Charter School Leaders Will Make Their Voices Heard at the State Capitol During National Charter Schools Week tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9203 2013-05-08T07:04:19Z 2013-05-10T03:35:47Z More than 150 school leaders and parents attending the California Charter Schools Association's (CCSA) 20th Anniversary Advocacy Day will meet with elected officials to discuss the impact charters are having on students and how policy will impact future charter success. More than 150 school leaders and parents attending the California Charter Schools Association's (CCSA) 20th Anniversary Advocacy Day will meet with elected officials to discuss the impact charters are having on students and how policy will impact future charter success.

]]> California Charter Schools Association's 20th Anniversary Advocacy Day tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9202 2013-05-07T08:34:51Z 2013-05-07T15:29:24Z About 150 charter school leaders and parents will attend the California Charter Schools Association's (CCSA) 20th Anniversary Advocacy Day and will meet with elected officials to discuss the impact charter schools are having on students and how current legislative policy will impact future success. Vicki Grenz About 150 charter school leaders and parents will attend the California Charter Schools Association's (CCSA) 20th Anniversary Advocacy Day and will meet with elected officials to discuss the impact charter schools are having on students and how current legislative policy will impact future success.

]]> More than Simply Distinguished Schools, These Charters are "Exemplary" tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9201 2013-05-07T00:20:32Z 2013-05-07T00:31:39Z Four charter schools were recognized as "Exemplary Schools" for "their successful and innovative efforts to promote the arts," according to the California Department of Education (CDE). Four charter schools were recognized as "Exemplary Schools" for "their successful and innovative efforts to promote the arts," according to the California Department of Education (CDE).

]]> An Open Letter to the Next Mayor of Los Angeles tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9200 2013-05-06T22:19:05Z 2013-05-06T23:21:00Z We are pleased that LA's mayoral candidates are having a debate focused on education on May 7th and will listen with interest to what they have to say. We hope LA's next mayor will use the role to push for great public schools. We are pleased that LA's mayoral candidates are having a debate focused on education on May 7th and will listen with interest to what they have to say. We hope LA's next mayor will use the role to push for great public schools.

]]> 5/3/13 Charter News Round-Up tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9193 2013-05-03T16:10:27Z 2013-05-03T16:19:31Z KNBC Los Angeles: Granada Hills Charter Wins 3rd Consecutive National Academic Decathlon, El Camino Real Charter places 2nd LA Daily News: CHIME charter wins state special education award EdSource: Washington and Sacramento must end Cold War on education EdSource:... KNBC Los Angeles: Granada Hills Charter Wins 3rd Consecutive National Academic Decathlon, El Camino Real Charter places 2nd LA Daily News: CHIME charter wins state special education award EdSource: Washington and Sacramento must end Cold War on education EdSource: Rocketship's next phase: technology in a blended classroom LA School Report: Obama Education Secretary Endorses Parent Trigger -- Sort Of San Jose Mercury News: Special education: lawsuit could force expansion of programs...

]]> Charter Schools Make the Mark, Preparing All Students for College tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9163 2013-05-01T19:55:39Z 2013-05-10T03:44:56Z U.S. News released its prestigious ranking of the nation's best high schools. One third of the nation's top 100 schools are charter public schools, including 9 California schools. Vicki Grenz U.S. News released its prestigious ranking of the nation's best high schools. One third of the nation's top 100 schools are charter public schools, including 9 California schools.

]]> It's Not Easy Being Green, yet Two California Charters are Named US Green Ribbon Schools tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9186 2013-04-30T09:12:39Z 2013-04-30T10:30:24Z Redding School of the Arts (Redding, CA) and Journey School (Aliso Viejo, CA), both K-8 charter public schools, were awarded Green Ribbon Awards from the U.S. Department of Education. Vicki Grenz Redding School of the Arts (Redding, CA) and Journey School (Aliso Viejo, CA), both K-8 charter public schools, were awarded Green Ribbon Awards from the U.S. Department of Education.

]]> Meeting the Challenge: 7 Charters Win State Title I Academic Achievement Award tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9185 2013-04-30T08:25:54Z 2013-05-08T06:25:12Z Seven charter public schools with sustained progress in academic improvement among low-income students were honored with the 2012-13 Academic Achievement Award. Seven charter public schools with sustained progress in academic improvement among low-income students were honored with the 2012-13 Academic Achievement Award.

]]> CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community School is recognized with the prestigious GOAL award tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9180 2013-04-29T23:30:22Z 2013-04-30T05:30:25Z The 2013 Grazer Outstanding Achievement in Learning Award goes to CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community School, a K-8 public charter school in Woodland Hills. The prestigious GOAL award focuses on special education, celebrating innovation and "exemplary practices" that serve California youth with disabilities. Presented to just one school each year, 2013 marks the first time the GOAL award was presented to a charter school. The 2013 Grazer Outstanding Achievement in Learning Award goes to CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community School, a K-8 public charter school in Woodland Hills. The prestigious GOAL award focuses on special education, celebrating innovation and "exemplary practices" that serve California youth with disabilities. Presented to just one school each year, 2013 marks the first time the GOAL award was presented to a charter school.

]]> CA Charter Schools Bring Home the Hardware from National Academic Decathlon, Winning 1-2 tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9178 2013-04-29T19:35:59Z 2013-04-29T23:30:20Z Granada Hills Charter High School wins consecutive three-peat at the 2013 US Academic Decathlon. El Camino Real Charter High School wins second place. Granada Hills Charter High School wins consecutive three-peat at the 2013 US Academic Decathlon. El Camino Real Charter High School wins second place.

]]> Fact Sheet: 20 Years of Reinventing Education tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9205 2013-04-19T16:29:15Z 2013-05-07T16:30:48Z Highlights milestones of the charter school movement's history, and provides links to general resources about charter schools. Fact Sheet: 20 Years of Reinventing Education

Highlights milestones of the charter school movement's history, and provides links to general resources about charter schools.

]]> Thirty-Two Charter Schools Named California Distinguished Schools tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9152 2013-04-16T20:31:09Z 2013-04-24T20:36:41Z Schools earning California Distinguished School recognition are chosen because of their strong commitment and innovative approaches to improving student academic achievement. "California charter schools are known for innovative approaches that enable each child to achieve academic success," remarked Jed Wallace, President and Chief Executive Officer of the California Charter Schools Association. Schools earning California Distinguished School recognition are chosen because of their strong commitment and innovative approaches to improving student academic achievement. "California charter schools are known for innovative approaches that enable each child to achieve academic success," remarked Jed Wallace, President and Chief Executive Officer of the California Charter Schools Association.

]]> Take Action to Support Federal Funding for Charter Schools tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9150 2013-04-16T18:47:28Z 2013-04-16T19:19:05Z Four public charter school champions in the U.S. House of Representatives are seeking support for an increase in federal funds for the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP). Four public charter school champions in the U.S. House of Representatives are seeking support for an increase in federal funds for the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP).

]]> 4/12/13 Charter News Round-Up tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9140 2013-04-13T00:12:53Z 2013-04-13T00:15:43Z Imperial Valley Press: Imagine School charter renewed Cabinet Report: Assembly ed leaders challenge school funding plan  EdSource: Apples to apples comparison of Brown's funding formula Los Angeles Times: New science standards call for teaching climate change and more KPCC... Imperial Valley Press: Imagine School charter renewed Cabinet Report: Assembly ed leaders challenge school funding plan  EdSource: Apples to apples comparison of Brown's funding formula Los Angeles Times: New science standards call for teaching climate change and more KPCC So CA : Villaraigosa looks back and ahead during final state of the city address Los Angeles Daily News: LAUSD reform agenda gets high marks from civic groups Los Angeles Times: Defiance no reason to suspend students, board president says...

]]> First LAUSD "Parent Trigger" results in unique charter/district K-8 model tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9118 2013-04-11T16:13:26Z 2013-04-11T16:15:31Z On April 11, parents of students at 24th Street Elementary announced that they have overwhelmingly chosen an unprecedented partnership between Crown Preparatory Academy and the Los Angeles Unified School District to operate their school under a unified K-8 model. On April 11, parents of students at 24th Street Elementary announced that they have overwhelmingly chosen an unprecedented partnership between Crown Preparatory Academy and the Los Angeles Unified School District to operate their school under a unified K-8 model.

]]> Oxford Preparatory Academy's new school petition/appeal are denied tag:www.calcharters.org,2013:/blog//3.9116 2013-04-11T07:18:32Z 2013-04-11T07:20:38Z The California Charter Schools Association is deeply disappointed with the actions of both the Carlsbad Unified Board of Education and the County Board of Education regarding the denial of a new petition and appeal of the Oxford Preparatory Academy's (OPA) new charter school. The California Charter Schools Association is deeply disappointed with the actions of both the Carlsbad Unified Board of Education and the County Board of Education regarding the denial of a new petition and appeal of the Oxford Preparatory Academy's (OPA) new charter school.

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