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Thousands of L.A. Parents Demand Better Public Schools at the "Schools We Can Believe In" Rally
On Saturday, Feb. 4, well over 5,000 parents, students and teachers from across Los Angeles joined education officials and leaders for the "Schools We Can Believe In" rally at Exposition Park, to demand high-quality public schools in every neighborhood, quality space and equal funding for all public school students.
2/3/12 Charter News Round-Up
Charter school news for the week ending for the week ending on February 3, 2012.
Feb. 13, 15: Highly Qualified Teacher Workshops
Get your teacher credentialing questions answered!
Best Practices Summit Brings Together Board Members, Governance Experts
The Board Member Best Practices Summit is a special one-day program for school leaders and governance board members held during the 19th Annual California Charter Schools Conference.
Conference Strand Helps Schools Work Effectively with Authorizers
Many of our schools are looking for new strategies to work effectively with authorizers, so we have designed a strand focused specifically on Authorizer Relations at the 19th Annual California Charter Schools Conference.
Capitol Update Urgent Action Needed Today
This week's Capitol Update contains important information on legislation that greatly impacts California charter school funding. Additionally, charter school teacher and employee retirement funds are at risk; read more information about proposed regulations below and take action today!
Thousands of L.A. Parents Will Rally for "Schools We Can Believe In" on Saturday, Feb. 4
op city officials and education leaders are expected to join thousands of parents at a citywide rally this Saturday, February 4, at Exposition Park in front of the L.A. Memorial Coliseum to demand better public schools in Los Angeles. Among the featured speakers are Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, LAUSD Board President Mónica García and Superintendent John Deasy.
Introducing Advocacy Week at the California Charter Schools Conference
Advocacy Week will be a special event running from the beginning to the end of the 19th Annual California Charter Schools Conference. During Advocacy Week, you will have multiple opportunities for face-to-face interactions with legislators and policymakers whose decisions impact your students.
CCSA Statement on AB 1172 Passing the Assembly Floor
CCSA Press Statement Regarding Passage of AB 1172, which would make it harder for charter schools to be approved by school districts, passed the Assembly Floor.
Member Perspective: Embracing Excellence
"Our philosophy is simple: we should do more of that works, and less of what doesn't," writes Judy Burton, President and CEO of Alliance for College Ready Public Schools. "We know people need to hear from the parents and students who are benefiting from more choice, better schools, and a wider array of options." That's why she's joining the Schools We Can Believe in Rally on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles.
"Schools We Can Believe In" Rally is this Saturday Feb. 4!
Have you gotten the word out to your parents? Filled out the bus reimbursement form? Make sure you're ready to go with our easy checklist and a full selection of resources and templates!
Business Managers Meetings are Back!
Topics covered include: current funding rates, updates on proposed changes, information on state and federal categorical programs - plus legislative and regulatory updates.
Protect Charter School Teacher Retirement Funds!
More than 90% of the charter school workforce - including California teachers - will be affected by proposed federal regulations. Take Action today!
1/27/12 Charter News Round-Up
Round-up of top charter school stories in California for the week ending on January 27, 2012.
New Videos Dispel Charter Myths
Are charter schools open to all students? Do they serve students with special needs? Get the answers first-hand from charter school leaders with our new series of videos!
Featured Grant: Innovative Reading Grant
Funding for the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for children that motivates and encourages reading, especially among struggling readers
Capitol Update 1/26/12
Included in the Capitol Update this week:
* The Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) Releases a Report on Charter School Funding
* Legislative Update
* Governor's State of the State Address
* 2012-13 Governor's Budget Proposal Budget Brief
* CCSA Back to Session Reception
LAUSD Board Votes on Founding Parents Feb. 14
LAUSD has been looking at founding parent policies at charter schools over the past few months. Staff have accepted most of CCSA's recommendations.
CCSA Statement on LAO Report Comparing Funding for Charter Schools and Their School District Peers
This statement was issued today by Jed Wallace, president and CEO of the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) regarding the release by the California Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) of a report comparing funding for charter schools and their school district peers.
Member Perspectives: CA Needs to Fund its Public Schools
"One of the most critical problems facing education right now is that California is simply not funding its public schools equitably," writes Alison Diaz, founder of Environmental Charter High School. That's why she's joining the Schools We Can Believe in Rally on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles.
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Allison Bajracharya
I’m Allison Bajracharya, CCSA’s Managing Regional Director of Policy and Advocacy for Greater Los Angeles.
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