Sentences with phrase «of charter school operators»

Nevertheless, even with the help of loan guarantees, lenders are still reluctant to do business with any but the most sophisticated of charter school operators.

Supporters say the ability of charter school operators to hire their own teachers, design curriculum and adopt their own schedules fosters innovation that can boost student achievement.

Indeed, the National Association of Charter School Operators judged that only a small minority of applicants could be trusted to run a school, limiting the growth of choice in New Orleans.

The district remains locked in a lawsuit against a group of charter school operators who argue that the district has failed to meet its contractual obligations to charters and has not been transparent or consistent in the way it allocates funding to these schools.

A coalition of charter school operators — including Eva Moskowitz — penned an open letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio today accusing him of deserting students in their schools.

Instead, he said, the state Legislature should focus its attention on strengthening the accountability and transparency of charter school operators.

If history is an indication, the field of charter school operators approved by the Board this fall will be even smaller.

They were joined by a roster of charter school operators and TFA employees, as well as state legislator and education reform advocate, Carlos Mariani.

Meanwhile, state lawmakers in Indiana are now pushing legislation that would make it easier for the state to more quickly take over schools that receive Ds or Fs and put them in the hands of charter school operators.

Rep. Michael Bileca, a Miami Republican who chairs the House education committee and has been a chief proponent of the legislation, said the bill sets «a very high bar» for the performance of charter school operators that would be eligible to qualify for the incentives.

It is also an example of another charter school operator recognizing that it can't succeed without the voices of those who work most closely with students and can best advocate for what students need to succeed — things like smaller class sizes and a great curriculum.

Malika Anderson is the Chief Portfolio Officer of the Achievement School District (ASD), where she leads the authorization and start - up support of charter school operators and the assessment and accountability system for all ASD schools.

Representation of charter school operators before authorizers for charter amendments and claims of non-compliance

«A national movement needs people like Eva who are willing to take it to the streets and stand up and defend her position and ours,» said Nelson Smith, a senior advisor to the National Association of Charter School Operators and a member of the Broad Prize's review board.

Established in 1999 as a non-profit organization by a grassroots group of charter school operators, it provides advocacy, support, resources, and networking opportunities to new and existing charter schools, parents and students.

Many thanks to all of our charter school operators, parents, and other stakeholders that help push pro-charter legislation forward.