• Charter Schools: What You Need to Know

  • Dec 19 2024
  • Length: 10 mins
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Charter Schools: What You Need to Know

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  • Our Dear New Leaders Series continues with a conversation featuring our President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Starlee Coleman. In this episode, Starlee shares the pivotal moments that inspired her 25-year advocacy journey and why public education is essential for a thriving democracy. Hear her personal story as a parent, her vision for educational equity, and what’s ahead for charter schools in 2025 and the opportunities under a new administration.

    Featured Guest
    • Starlee Coleman, President and CEO, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
    Key Takeaways
    • Charter schools are free, public, and open to all.
    • Public education is foundational to a strong economy.
    • Access to a high-quality public education should not depend on a student’s zip code or their family’s financial status.
    • Charter schools help equalize opportunities by providing high-quality, public, and tuition-free education to all students.
    • Policymakers can help increase the impact of the Charter Schools Program for students and families by increasing the flexibility of the program to ensure funding can be fully utilized.
    Quotes
    • Starlee Coleman, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
      • "Every child deserves an environment where they can thrive, not just survive."
      • "The strength of our economy is built on the foundation of a well-educated workforce."
    Chapters

    00:00 - Introduction
    01:53 - The Role of Education in Democracy, Economy, Health, and Equity
    05:20 - How Charter Schools Meet the Needs of Diverse Students
    08:45 - Enhancing Charter Schools with a Supportive Administration
    09:44 - Challenges of Grant Programs and the Need for Flexibility
    10:15 - Outro
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