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Students outside of school

Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Kudos, Reflections on Our Work, School Design

January 22, 2026

Lessons From a Successful Charter Network

As our long-term partner, Memphis School of Excellence (MSE), celebrates its 15th anniversary as a growing and successful charter school network, we are honored to reflect on the journey and accomplishments that have defined its impact over the years. ...read more

Charter School Classroom Students all raise hands

Posted by: Kathryn Koerner

Categories: Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Leadership Supports, Research and Readings, School Design

July 23, 2025

Charter School Growth: Expansion vs. Replication Readiness

As charter school leaders look toward the future, the question of growth often surfaces: Should we expand or replicate—or is it better to wait? At SchoolWorks, we’ve partnered with many school leadership teams and governing boards to navigate this exact decision... ...read more

student going down a school hallway

Posted by: Kathryn Koerner

Categories: Leadership Supports, School Design

March 20, 2025

Essential Questions for Potential Charter School Founders

Starting a charter school is an exciting and impactful endeavor. As a prospective charter school founder, you're entering a world that involves educational innovation and community leadership while navigating the complexities of regulatory requirements. ...read more

authorizers walking through a school

Posted by: Kim Perron

Categories: Accountability Systems, Charter School Authorizers, School Design

September 18, 2024

The Art of Charter School Renewal

In the intricate cycle of charter school authorizing, the renewal process is a crucial juncture. This is where authorizers evaluate a charter school’s performance against its contractual expectations and decide whether to renew the charter for another term. ...read more

A throwable life belt floating on the water

Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Charter School Authorizers, School Design

September 13, 2022

Lessons for Charter School Founders

Building Programs to Support Students who are in Need of Additional Support This article has been excerpted from SchoolWorks Charter Application Writing Bootcamp. How does your school identify and support students who are in need of additional support? For individuals looking to launch ...read more

Entrepreneur thinks through the challenges

Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Accountability Systems, Charter School Authorizers, School Design

May 3, 2022

Best Practices in Evaluating Charter Applications

When evaluating charter applications, prioritize transparent and evidence-based decision making. As the approval or denial of a charter school is a weighty decision that impacts the lives of students and families, the stakes of this decision-making process are inherently high. In order to fulfill this function successfully ...read more

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