Happy Women's History Month! Mayacamas Charter Middle School, led by women leaders with a passion for their community and a dedication to personalized education, provides a supportive environment where students are deeply understood, celebrated for their uniqueness, and empowered to excel.
Charter school advocates rallied at the Connecticut state capitol, demanding funding for charter schools in Danbury and Middletown, highlighting the importance of educational choice and equity.
The Georgia General Assembly approved additional funding for charter school administrators, and required a single-score common accountability measure for all public schools.
Mayacamas Charter Middle School (MCMS), an exemplary educational institution led by women, symbolizes resilience and community commitment. Founded by Jolene Yee and Lauren Daley after three years of relentless advocacy, MCMS began its journey this autumn in Napa Valley, California, with Catherine Adams as Head of School. The leadership of these women at MCMS embodies dedication to personalized education and social-emotional growth, with a focus on:
Personalized instruction tailored to diverse student needs
Fostering inclusivity and prioritizing social-emotional growth
Project-based learning to nurture critical thinking and individualized paths of achievement
MCMS serves as a haven where students are embraced for their uniqueness and encouraged to excel, setting a new standard for educational excellence and ensuring every student's success.
ADVOCACY IN ACTION: Connecticut Charter School Advocates Call for Equal Funding at State Capitol
More than 100 advocates for proposed charter schools in Danbury and Middletown, Connecticut rallied at the state capitol, calling on lawmakers to fund approved schools.Advocates voiced their determination to secure funding for the long-planned Danbury Charter School and the Capital Preparatory Charter School in Middletown.
Led by Jose Lucas Pimentel and Anita Ford Saunders, these advocates, including long time parent advocate Gwen Samuel, made a powerful showing.
State Rep. Rachel Chaleski, a staunch supporter, emphasized the importance of charter schools as public institutions and highlighted the need for increased accountability and educational opportunities for students.
The rally underscores a community's determination to ensure every child has access to quality education, free from racial and socioeconomic discrimination, and highlights the ongoing struggle to secure funding and support for charter schools in Connecticut. Learn more in this NewsTimes article covering the event.
ON-THE-GROUND UPDATE: Lawmakers Approve Additional Charter School Administrator Funding and Single Score Accountability Requirement
Following bipartisan approval from the Georgia General Assembly, House Bill 1122 will increase funding for principals and superintendents in public charter schools, with the bill's amendments passed by the House on March 26 and subsequently approved by the Senate.
New legislation in Georgia boosts funding for principals and superintendents in public charter schools and mandates a "single score" system for all public schools' academic comparison.
The bipartisan support and advocacy from the Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) highlight a dedication to improving educational opportunities for students in Georgia. This legislation marks a significant step towards ensuring transparency and equity in the state's public education system.
“By allocating these resources, the state is one step closer to closing the funding gap between charter schools and traditional public schools. These additional dollars will ensure public charter schools are better positioned to retain and attract skilled administrators who are focused on improving student outcomes” said Tony Roberts, President and CEO of the GCSA. Read GCSA's full statement.
What: Join our Reinventing America's Schools project in an hour-long webinar on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their impact as incubators for innovation in K-12 education. Speakers who are leading charter schools on HBCU campuses will discuss the power of HBCUs and how they contribute to innovating K-12 education as laboratories for excellence!
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