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multilingual students gather in front of a chalkboard with their teacher for a photo

Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Accountability Systems, Classroom Observation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Instructional Supports, Leadership Supports, News, Reflections on Our Work, School Quality Review

May 19, 2026

Strategies Schools and Districts are Using to Support Multilingual Learners in 2026

Across the United States, more than 5.3 million students (nearly 11% of all K-12 public school enrollment) are English learners (ELs). According to the National Center for Education Statistics, that number has grown 15% over the past decade. We have students that speak over 280 languages... ...read more

Charter school board members participating in a training session

Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Accountability Systems, Charter School Authorizers, Charter School Boards

February 18, 2026

Charter School Board Training Demystified

Over the past decade, a growing number of states and charter authorizers have begun requiring formal training for charter school board members, particularly new trustees. While requirements vary, the overall trend has moved toward mandatory onboarding and ongoing governance training connected to accountability and renewal expectations. ...read more

How Compass Community Schools Cut Chronic Absenteeism blog image

Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Accountability Systems, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Leadership Supports, News

December 22, 2025

How Compass Community Schools Cut Chronic Absenteeism and What Other Schools Can Learn

Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge schools nationwide, especially in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent SchoolWorks webinar, Kathryn Koerner, SchoolWorks’ Director of School Design and Renewal, engaged with Kristi Baird, Founder and Executive Director of Compass Community Schools in Memphis, TN. Kristi shared... ...read more

Two authorizing experts discuss an aligned charter school oversight process

Posted by: Michelle Doane

Categories: Accountability Systems, Charter School Authorizers, Diversity Equity and Inclusion

August 22, 2025

Charter School Oversight That Works

In the world of charter school authorizing, oversight and monitoring aren’t just administrative tasks—they’re how we stay aligned to our purpose. When these efforts are approached as one-off activities (a site visit here, a data check there), it’s easy to lose the big picture. But when oversight is... ...read more

Charter school board members participating in a governance training workshop.

Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Accountability Systems, Charter School Authorizers, Charter School Boards

May 27, 2025

Why Charter School Board Training Matters

Effective governance is one of the most critical components of charter school success. A well-trained, informed, and engaged board can significantly impact the academic performance, financial health, and long-term sustainability of a charter school. Yet, board training... ...read more

Authorizer engaging in PD

Posted by: Kim Perron

Categories: Accountability Systems, Charter School Authorizers

January 24, 2025

Why is Professional Development Important for Charter School Authorizers?

Charter school authorizers play a crucial role in ensuring that the schools in their portfolios provide a high-quality education to students. Yet, many who take on the role, ...read more

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