Ciara and Russell Wilson Launch Why Not You Academy Charter School in Seattle
Ciara and Russell Wilson, along with the Why Not You Foundation, have announced the official launch of the first-ever Why Not You Academy ...
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Report: Charter School Leaders of Color Encourage Families to Support Students
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools reported the ways leader's of color encourage parents to participate in their children's education....
This Charter School Gives K-6 Students Jobs, Adult Responsibilities
Being charged with such responsibilities makes a difference in the way students see themselves. I spoke to both young and older students, and each one...
Athlos Academies Names Andrea Thomas-Reynolds as New President
Andrea Thomas-Reynolds, Ph.D. was named the new president of Athlos Academies, an organization known for its innovative charter school model....
Charter Schools Thrive Under Strict Oversight
In an article on the website The Hill, the efficacy of charter schools is lauded. But instead of titling the article The Undeniable Efficacy of...
The Charter School Debate Continues in Wake of American Federation of Teachers President Controversy
I wrote a short piece in the January/February issue of Black Enterprise, the deck of which states, “Black leaders disagree on whether [charter schools are]...
On the Record with John King, President Obama’s Education Secretary
The other day I spoke with U.S. Education Secretary John King for a final interview. He looked back at what the administration has accomplished in...
Educated Black Lives Also Matter-All Good Schools Help Our Kids
In the debate over whether there should be a moratorium on charter schools, we must remember that Black kids need as many good schools as...
R-E-S-P-E-C-T Reduces School Suspensions
According to a study led by Stanford social psychology researcher Jason A. Okonofua, respect and empathy go a long way toward building strong relationships between...
Economic Facts Affecting Your Child’s Education | Fact 14
Bottom line: Charter schools are not a panacea. The best charter school networks, like KIPP, are great. But as this article states, the average charter...