California charter school administrators face many challenges. They now have to renew their charter every 5 years, which is a complicated process, and they are confronted with legislative challenges and a well-organized and financed misinformation campaign.
N&R Publications is helping charter schools by using professional journalists to explain complex education policies with stories, so that community members can make informed decisions about the best educational opportunities for local students.
Published Dec 2021
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Westlake Charter School in Sacramento is the small school with a big school feel. And now, students can attend Westlake Charter High School, too.
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Published Nov 2019
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Formed from the unification of two campuses, Ánimo Legacy Charter Middle School boasts an intimate learning model and meaningful resources to facilitate student success. With an emphasis on academic and emotional growth, Ánimo Legacy equips students with the ability to successfully take on all that they aspire.
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Published Oct 2019
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Pivot Charter School honors individual learning styles and needs by offering individualized lesson planning for its students who value a more unique educational framework. With 10 years under their belt, learn what makes Pivot Charter School a success in Chico, CA.
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Published Aug 2019
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Inspire Escuela de Artes y Ciencias celbra su primera decada en Chico, California.
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Published Aug 2019
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Inspire School of Arts & Sciences, a tuition-free, college-prep public high school, celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving students in Chico, California. Learn what makes this school special to its teachers, students, alumni and the community.
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Part of why Clayton Valley Charter High School decided to make the change from a traditional school model to a charter, is so it could invest more in its teacher's abilities. Longtime teacher Katie Nolan explains how the campus changed, and how her successes have translated onto her students.
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Published Apr 2019
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The leaders of tomorrow's workforce need to be globally connected and highly adaptive. See how Alta Public Schools, a free public school with the quality of a private school, makes that happen!
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Published Apr 2019
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Los lideres de la fuerza laboral del mañana deben de estar conectados globalmente y altamente adaptados. Ve como las Esquelas Públicas de Alta está haciendo que eso suceda.
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Published Mar 2019
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Clayton Valley Charter High School (CVCHS) didn't start out as a charter, but its transition into the new model has dramatically improved the lives and education of the students who attend. It isn't just another high school — it has the specific structure and environment needed by students in order to thrive! Learn more about CVCHS faculty and students, and find out why CVCHS is the place to be!
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Published Mar 2017
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No two children are the same. Every child comes to school with unique talents, learning styles and interests. So doesn’t it make sense to create schools that are as unique as them? When the adults in a child’s life work together to develop an educational environment that nurtures his or her capabilities, the student is in a better position to thrive in the long run. Charter schools offer parents a wide range of options and more control over curriculum and scheduling. They also allow for more choices and autonomy for parents and educators, while adhering to state standards and being held accountable by a governing board. Discover the community of innovative charter schools in the Shasta County region!
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Published Feb 2017
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Westlake Charter School has plenty to celebrate. Parents that contribute to classroom success. Teachers and administrators who support one another. Students who are succeeding. And now, Westlake has another reason to celebrate – it’s getting its own school! After holding classes in portables on other campuses since 2005, Westlake will have its own K-8 campus open in 2017, paid for with a bond measure approved by local voters. Discover the ways Westlake Charter School is charting a new course for public education.
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Published Sep 2016
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el éxito de Thomas Edison Academia de Carta ha sido forjada a partir de una serie de evoluciones y reinvenciones. En los años transcurridos desde la Academia Charter Thomas Edison renació como, escuela pública independiente centrada en la comunidad, los maestros y el personal han construido un programa que se convirtió en el orgullo de la comunidad. Esta pieza será introducir a los lectores a la escuela pública K-8 y sus características distintivas. Se centrará en aumentar la conciencia de la comunidad y la comprensión acerca de la escuela y el reclutamiento para la inscripción. Los lectores descubrirán las ofertas únicas y enfoques que hacen Thomas Edison Charter Academy un recurso local en-demanda de los estudiantes.
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Published Sep 2016
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Thomas Edison Charter Academy's success has been forged from a series of evolutions and reinventions. In the years since Thomas Edison Charter Academy was reborn as a community-focused, independent public charter school, teachers and staff have built a program that become the pride of the community. This piece introduces readers to the K-8 public charter school and its hallmark features. It will focus on increasing community awareness and understanding about the school and recruiting for enrollment. Readers will discover the unique offerings and approaches that make Thomas Edison Charter Academy an in-demand local resource for students.
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Published Jul 2016
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Urban Charter Schools Collective's Yav Pem Suab Academy is an independent charter in Sacramento seeking to provide an excellent education to all K-6 learners, with a unique emphasis on Hmong language development and cultural studies. As the school's charter states, “The mission of Yav Pem Suab Academy is to grow and nurture underserved students to become high-performing individuals through a brain-compatible education.” Learn about the collective's grassroots effort to create Yav Pem Suab Academy — a dramaticlaly different school to meet the needs of underserved populations throughout Sacramento.
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Published Jun 2016
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King-Chávez Neighborhood of Schools is a remarkable choice in public education for students residing in the Historic Barrio District and Downtown San Diego. With seven academies spanning preschool through high school, and a program to support alumni through college, King-Chávez charter schools provide a uniquely love-centered approach to educating children. The schools' success record proves this approach could serve as a national model and change agent for transforming underserved neighborhoods.
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Published Jun 2016
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King-Chávez Neighborhood of Schools is a remarkable choice in public education for students residing in the Historic Barrio District and Downtown San Diego. With seven academies spanning preschool through high school, and a program to support alumni through college, King-Chávez charter schools provide a uniquely love-centered approach to educating children. The schools' success record proves this approach could serve as a national model and change agent for transforming underserved neighborhoods.
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Published Dec 2015
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Golden Valley Charter School are public, tuition-free charter schools that embrace the tenets of Waldorf education. This style imbues a sense of wonder and engagement in children that leads to a lifelong love of learning, sophisticated thinking skills and a responsibility for the world in which they live. Find out if your child belongs in this vibrant learning community.
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Published Sep 2015
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Long Valley Charter School serves K-12 students in Plumas and Lassen counties with 3 programs. As a member of the APLUS+ charter school association, Long Valley employs the personalized learning approach, offering a variety of educational options to help students and their parents personalize a path to academic achievement that reflects the unique interests, passions and needs of unique individuals.
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Published Aug 2015
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Julian Charter School is a charter school serving K-12 students with 11 learning centers in San Diego, Riverside, and Orange counties. As a member of the APLUS+ Charter School Association, JCS employs the personalized learning approach. Through personalized learning, JCS offers a variety of educational options to help students and their parents individualize a path to academic achievement that reflects the interests, passions and needs of unique individuals. And with both Home Study and Academy options, students and parents can choose the model that works best for them.
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Published Jan 2015
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Blue Oak Charter School in Chico, CA offers something different. As a tuition-free, public K-8 Waldorf-methods school, Blue Oak provides a rich educational environment that contrasts traditional schools.
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Published Nov 2014
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The Academy for Career Education (ACE) Charter High School prepares students for work in five different careers: Building Trades, Machining, Diesel Technology, CADD and Energy Technologies. With local industry professionals as part of its leadership team, ACE has a vision to impart students with the skills to make them employable, successful citizens.
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Published May 2014
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If you believe school should conform to the student, and not the other way around, then COIL Charter School is for your family. Find out how the "community of learning" at COIL helps personalize education to each student and support parents in their role as the primary educators of their children.
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Published May 2014
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California Montessori Project is a free, public charter school that offers Montessori education. Find out why this education method creates innovative, collaborative and respectful students who are capable of being tomorrow's leaders.
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Published Mar 2014
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Springs Charter offers an innovative approach to homeschooling that personalizes the educational experience to each child.
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Published Jan 2014
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Natomas Charter is different. You see it in the students, who are articulate, mature, caring and creative. You see it in the teachers and administrators, whose passion and pride gleam in their eyes and who have never heard the word “complacency.” You see it in the parents, who glow about the way they feel involved, empowered, and completely confident in having selected Natomas Charter as the best place for their children. For over 20 years, Natomas Charter School has been a trailblazer in offering parent choice, innovation and excellence in public education. Today, Natomas Charter's five unique programs span all grades, pre-K to 12th, and offer an array of options that reflect and embrace the individuality of each student.
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Published Nov 2013
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Forest Charter School offers students in grades kindergarten through 12 the opportunity to pursue an individualized educational path. Students have a variety of options, including independent study, block classes and academies. As each child is unique, the program for each student at Forest Charter is one-of-a-kind. The individual attention and deep relationships afforded by the supervising teacher model, wherein each student has one educational specialist as a continual point of contact, sets the Forest Charter experience apart. A drama-free, supportive environment where students are on a first-name basis with teachers allows students to focus on their studies and enjoy the freedom to follow their passions.
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Published Nov 2013
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Sierra Charter School provides an alternative to traditional education. Offering personalized learning, individual attention, flexibility and high expectations for student learning, Sierra Charter is poised to meet the diverse needs of students in grades K-12.
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Published Aug 2013
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Students learn best with options, approaches and alternatives that are personalized to their unique needs. C.O.R.E. schools specialize in personalized learning through independent study, offering support for parents and students alike.
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Published Jul 2013
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For students who need more flexibility in their education, personalized learning is the key. Visions in Education is a tuition-free public charter school that provides an alternative education for highschoolers.
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