Happy Black History Month! "Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their alumni are getting involved in authorizing charter schools as a way to expand on their mission since inception: better educational opportunities for all students," (Valentine & Rausch, 2024).
According to recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics’ School Survey on Crime and Safety, approximately 72% of charter schools say they involve students in restorative practices.
The deadline for NCSC24 early registration has passed and we are filling up quickly! Register today!
UNTAPPED EXPERTISE: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as Charter School Authorizers
"For generations, HBCUs have been a catalyst for transformation in education. Yet, in many ways, we have not yet realized the full potential for how HBCUs can drive educational opportunities for all K-12 students," (Valentine & Rausch, 2024). HBCUs and their alumni are increasingly getting involved in authorizing charter schools as a way to expand on what they have been doing since their inception: creating better educational opportunities for all students.
U.S. Representative Sandford Bishop offered opening remarks at a Capitol Hill event last week about the release of the report.
Learn more at a webinar hosted by Dr. Karega Rausch, National Association of Charter School Authorizers, and Curtis Valentine, Progressive Policy Institute, authors of the report. They’ll be joined by HBCU leaders discussing the report.
APPLY AND SHARE: Why You Should Apply to the Rising Leaders Initiative
We are currently seeking our 2024-25 cohort of Rising Leaders. The Rising Leaders Initiative offers valuable benefits and opportunities for charter high school students interested in education advocacy. Here are just a few of those benefits:
Professional Growth: Gain access to personalized coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities tailored to their career goals.
Networking Opportunities: Engage with a diverse community of leaders, educators, and experts, fostering meaningful connections and collaborations.
Leadership Development: Enhance leadership skills through targeted training sessions, workshops, and immersive experiences.
Impactful Contributions: Help shape the future of education by contributing innovative ideas and solutions to address challenges in education.
Community Engagement: Join a supportive community committed to advancing equity, excellence, and innovation in education, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose among participants.
Would you or someone you know be a good fit for this program? Apply today!
LEARN MORE: Restorative Practices in Charter Schools
One of the key strengths of public charter schools is their flexibility and autonomy in decision-making, which enables them to adopt innovative approaches to education and student support. According to recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics’ School Survey on Crime and Safety, approximately 72% of charter schools report using restorative practices, surpassing the percentage for district public schools by 14 percentage points.
There are several reasons why charter schools are best positioned to offer restorative practices:
Flexibility and autonomy for adaptive strategies.
Smaller learning communities to prioritize relationships.
Focus on holistic approaches and social-emotional learning.
Annually, the National Alliance puts on the National Charter Schools Conference (NCSC), stands as a crucial event for connecting, exchanging resources, and learning from leading figures in the field.
What: Applications are now open for the National Aspiring Principals Fellowship, an online principal certification and master’s degree program designed in partnership with Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, and Bank Street College of Education to prepare full-time teachers to become effective principals and changemakers.
What: Tine in to learn from elected officials, educators, and advocates as they discuss how Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) can address the growing demand of Black parents for innovation and choice in K-12 education.
What: The purpose of the program is to promote academic achievement and to improve results for children with disabilities by providing technical assistance, supporting model demonstration projects, disseminating useful information, and implementing activities that are supported by scientifically based research.
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