Get Schooled on Public Education

By: The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
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  • Did you know charter schools are always public schools? And that there is a national organization of public education experts dedicated to advocating for students to have access to high-quality public education nationwide? The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools invites you to Get Schooled on Public Education. I’ll be your host; my name is Brittnee Baker. I am the manager of Marketing and Communications at the National Alliance. We will cover topics such as funding, curriculum, teacher development, student learning needs, parental demand, and more and give you deep dives and diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities our nation faces as we seek to deliver on the promise of a free, high-quality public education for all. Subscribe today.
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Episodes
  • Charter Schools: How Funding Works

    Charter Schools: How Funding Works
    Nov 21 2024
    The Dear New Leaders Series aims to educate elected officials, policymakers, and the general public about important topics in public education. In this episode of Get Schooled on Public Education, we discuss how charter schools are funded, and the role federal policies play in shaping this process. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools’ Senior Director of Government Relations, Ron Rice, joined the conversation.


    Featured Guest
    • Ron Rice, Senior Director of Government Relations, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

    Key Takeaways:
    • Charter schools are free, public, and open to all.
    • Charter schools are innovative public schools designed to meet the needs of students, families, and communities.
    • The Charter Schools Program (CSP) is the nation's only source of dedicated federal funding to support the creation, expansion, and replication of public charter schools.
    • Charter schools face significant hurdles when it comes to securing facilities.
    • A proposed federal bill, The Equitable Access to School Facilities Act, would expand facilities support programs for charter schools.

    Quote:

    “Charter schools are all publicly funded.” - Ron Rice


    Chapters
    00:00 - Introduction
    01:29 - Navigating Unique Funding Opportunities
    02:58 - Relying on Philanthropy for Building and Facilities
    04:47 - The KIPP Success Story and Community Empowerment
    05:26 - Bridging Community Gaps through Charter Education
    06:29 - Supporting education bill for equitable school facilities
    08:44 - Outro
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    9 mins
  • Charter Schools: Students Finding an Educational Home

    Charter Schools: Students Finding an Educational Home
    Nov 14 2024
    The Dear New Leaders Series is designed to educate elected officials, policymakers, and the general public about key issues in public education. In this episode of Get Schooled on Public Education, we discuss findings from a new report, Do You Know Where The Children Are? A Five Year Analysis of Public School Enrollment Trends. We explore enrollment shifts, significant growth amongst different student populations, and how the trends align with overall population changes. We also discuss the vital role policymakers play in supporting the growth of high-quality public school options. Hear directly from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools,’ Senior Director of Policy, Research, and Evaluation, Drew Jacobs, who co-authored the report.


    Featured Guests

    Drew L. Jacobs

    Senior Director of Policy, Research, and Evaluation at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewljacobs/


    Episode Takeaways
    • Charter schools are free, public, and open to all.
    • Over the past five years, nearly 400,000 new students have enrolled in charter schools.
    • There’s growing parental demand for more public education options that meet the evolving needs of students and families.
    • Charter school enrollment has increased amongst White, Black, and Hispanic student populations.
    • Eighty-four percent of states showing charter school enrollment growth outpaced school-aged (5-17) population growth.
    • Policymakers are instrumental in supporting the growth of high-quality public school options.

    Quotes

    "We see a 400.000 student enrollment gain in charter schools, which is about a 12% gain" - Drew L. Jacobs


    Chapters
    00:00 - Introduction
    01:27 - Charter School Gains Amid District Losses: Unveiling the New Normal
    05:03 - Hispanic Enrollment Surges as White Student District Numbers Decline
    09:03 - Varied Charter School Enrollment Trends Among States
    10:34 - Enhancing Availability of Quality Public Education Choices
    11:32 - Outro
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    12 mins
  • Charter School Innovation Series: Creating Education Environments for Student Success

    Charter School Innovation Series: Creating Education Environments for Student Success
    Aug 22 2024
    In this episode of Get Schooled on Public Education, we focus on strategies charter schools have implemented to create educational environments to improve student outcomes. We talked to Dr. Reneta C. Johnson, the executive director at Legacy Prep in Alabama and Zak Dominello, the executive director from Ricardo Flores Magón Academy in Colorado. They discussed their leadership styles, approach to student learning, parent and community engagement, and intentional practices that have helped them thrive in the public education space. Learn more about their challenges, successes, and the specific steps they’ve taken to enhance their school culture and boost student achievement by fostering a positive learning environment.

    Guests
    • Dr. Reneta C. Johnson, Executive Director/Head of Schools at Legacy Prep in Birmingham, Alabama.
    • Zak Dominello, Executive Director/Head of School at Ricardo Flores Magón Academy in Denver, Colorado.
    Episode Takeaways:
    • Charter schools are free, public, and open to all.
    • Intentional leadership and setting examples are instrumental in creating and maintaining a positive school culture.
    • Data-driven instruction and providing targeted support for teachers and students help boost student achievement.
    • Engage and consider the voices of teachers, students, parents, and the community in school decision making.
    Quotes:
    • Dr. Reneta C. Johnson
      • “We are very intentional about providing individual learning for our scholars.”
    • Zak Dominello
      • “When we as a community feel passionate about something, we get together, and we make it happen.”

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Introduction
    01:27 - Charter school innovation and student success explored.
    03:16 - Cultivating Buy-In: Merging Visions in Established Cultures
    03:49 - Overcoming leadership change, focusing on culture.
    06:38 - Improving reading skills through teacher support and training
    08:27 - Tailoring Plans for Academic and Emotional Growth
    10:08 - College camp work, neuroscience graduate, science educator
    11:53 - Continued Support: Pushing Success and Addressing Needs
    16:57 - Charters teach importance of community involvement.
    20:31 - Understanding Cultural Impacts in Education
    22:08 - Embracing Migration as a Celebration of Diversity
    24:28 - The Role of Charter Schools in Education
    25:44 - Outro
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    24 mins

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