Tapping into the Power of Blended LearningPosted December 14, 2011 in
Digital IssuesIN THIS ISSUE: 10 Reasons to Blend Your Charter: A new set of tools and strategies is creating powerful options for charter schools. Author and blended-learning advocate Tom Vander Ark discusses why the best of online and on-site learning can be a winning strategy for students and teachers. Q&A ...MoreMORE INFO
Leveraging Assessment for AchievementPosted November 9, 2011 in
Digital IssuesIN THIS ISSUE Optimizing Assessment Through Training: The ability to make informed, data-driven instructional decisions is predicated on knowing how to build and administer effective formative assessments, draw useful data, interpret results, and effectively use data to modify instruction. ...MoreMORE INFO
Enhancing the Classroom EnvironmentPosted October 13, 2011 in
Digital IssuesIN THIS ISSUE: Designing for Collaborative Learning: As teaching methodologies have changed to more effectively reach every student in class and engage students collectively for longer, so too have the elements that go into classrooms. The form and function of cutting-edge classroom furniture and ...MoreMORE INFO
The Challenge of Charter School LeadershipPosted September 16, 2011 in
Digital IssuesIN THIS ISSUE: Portrait of Leadership: KIPP founders Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin are leaving their regional superintendent roles to concentrate on larger network and advocacy efforts. CSI interviews Feinberg and Levin about the evolution of their roles and philosophies on charter school ...MoreMORE INFO
Protecting Your Charter School from Risks and ExposuresPosted August 15, 2011 in
Digital IssuesIN THIS ISSUE: Protect the Nest: Economic factors and budgetary concerns may have played a role in some charter schools defaulting on insurance payments or even willfully reducing coverages. Such strategy is a dangerous gamble that could result in financial ruin. Legislative Impact: This summer, ...MoreMORE INFO
Leveraging Technology for Charter School SuccessPosted July 8, 2011 in
Digital IssuesIN THIS ISSUE: Modules of Efficiency: Feature-rich school software solutions have expanded beyond the core components of student information systems, resulting in a much more detailed data picture of school operations and performance, leading to better assessments and more-informed decisions. ...MoreMORE INFO
National Charter Schools Conference Show Issue / Focus on OperationsPosted June 10, 2011 in
Digital IssuesIN THIS ISSUE: Education Policy & Hiring Charter Teachers: CSI interviews Craig Barrett, chairman of BASIS Schools; Peter Groff, president of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools; and KIPP leadership about their thoughts on education policy and its impact on hiring charter school ...MoreMORE INFO
Charter School Financial ManagementPosted May 5, 2011 in
Digital IssuesIN THIS ISSUE: Financial Stability: Fifteen key factors and strategies for establishing long-term financial sustainability, from achieving academic high-performance to cash flow and pursuing donors. Credit Worthy: The loan repayment history of charter schools contradicts misconceptions about the ...MoreMORE INFO
Charter School Construction, Development and StartupPosted April 1, 2011 in
Digital IssuesIN THIS ISSUE: Finding Facility Financing: Discussing several financial program options and strategies that should be examined to ensure a school begins on solid financial footing. Site Selection: Examining the factors and challenges that should be considered when looking for a suitable school ...MoreMORE INFO
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