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Charter School Association of Nevada
Legislative Outlook 2017
Chartering better education for Nevada
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Let us know if your school is in the news!
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CSAN Annual Nevada Charter Schools Convention - NEWS SOON!
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Good News for Nevada Charter Schools!
Gov. Sandoval's 2018-2019
K-12 Executive Budget:
Calls for an
increase
in per-pupil funding levels for 2018-19 Biennium.
2017--
Projected
per-pupil funding @
...............................................$5,774
2018--
Gov Rec*
per-pupil funding @
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$5,900
2019--
Gov Rec*
per-pupil funding @
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$5,967
(Gov Rec* means recommended amount in his budget. Legislature still must pass.)
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National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
Statement on President's FY2018 Budget
Today, President Trump unveiled his FY2018 budget, which includes a $168 million increase for charter schools. National Alliance President and CEO Nina Rees released the following statement in response to the president’s announcement:
“Today, President Trump demonstrated that he is a strong supporter of charter public schools. The charter school movement is grateful for the president’s support, and we applaud his commitment to providing critically needed funding for the Charter Schools Program (CSP). This funding will allow more high-quality charter schools to open, expand, and replicate – and will help finance facilities for charter schools – so that more students have access to the great education they deserve.
“In the current school year, more than 200,000 new students are attending charter public schools, bringing nationwide enrollment to more than 3 million students. Still, there could be at least another 2 million students whose parents would enroll them in charter schools if they could. Increased funding for the CSP is essential to expanding charter school capacity and reducing the wait for these families.
“President Trump’s budget builds on a robust history of support for the charter school movement from every Administration since 1992, Republican and Democratic, helping to expand high-quality public education options for all children. We look forward to working with this Administration and Members of Congress to ensure that the CSP, and other programs that are effective in improving the lives of at-risk or high-needs students, are supported.”
About Charter Public Schools
Charter public schools are independent, public, and tuition-free schools that are given the freedom to be more innovative while being held accountable for advancing student achievement. Since 2010, many research studies have found that students in charter schools do better in school than their traditional school peers. For example, one study by the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University found that charter schools do a better job teaching low income students, minority students, and students who are still learning English than traditional schools. Separate studies by the Center on Reinventing Public Education and Mathematica Policy Research have found that charter school students are more likely to graduate from high school, go on to college, stay in college and have higher earnings in early adulthood.
About the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is the leading national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the public charter school movement. Our mission is to lead public education to unprecedented levels of academic achievement by fostering a strong charter sector. For more information, please visit www.publiccharters.org.
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enCompass Academy
Reno, Nevada
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Principal Wiedenmayer and Pat Hickey
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Imagine a school where you are able to participate in small class sizes, in a state of the art environment, with teachers who know you and truly care about your progress. enCompass Academy is located in the Boys and Girls Club at 1300 Foster Drive. When you enroll, you become a Boys and Girls Club member, entitling you to all the benefits of that membership. In partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, enCompass is able to offer a safe, comfortable environment where all you have to focus on is your education and your future.
"enCompass Academy has been so fortunate to find such great support through its relationship with The Boys and Girls Club, our current location. All of our students are Boys and Girls Club members, enabling us to offer students more than we could on our own: a small school with caring teachers, a modern dynamic space that caters to teenagers, and a culture of empowerment for those who have not always felt empowered. It is truly a community effort to improve the educational course for those who need a fresh opportunity."
- Toby Wiedenmayer Principal, enCompass Academy
For more information on enCompass Academy click here
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Washington Examiner- March 13th, 2017
It took a while, but an education bill of immediate importance to children in Washington, D.C., schools, and of symbolic importance to every child in the country, was passed by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Friday morning. The measure will now head for consideration by the full House.
The Nevada Independent - March 11th, 2017
In the years since the first one opened in Minnesota in 1992,
charter schools have blossomed into a national movement that now includes more than 6,700 schools and 2.9 million students.. They’re driven by people who want to throw off the strictures of traditional public schools and try innovative teaching strategies while still maintaining a backbone of public funding.
Visalia Times-Delta - March 15th, 2017
like many charter school networks, the Los Angeles-based Alliance College-Ready Public Schools boast eye-popping statistics: 95% of their low-income students graduate from high school and go on to college. Virtually all qualify to attend California state universities.
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Opinion/Commentary Articles
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Please Note: The following is a sampling of opinion articles about charter schools that appeared in the media. The opinions in these articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Charter School Association of Nevada (CSAN).
Commonwealth Journal - March 15th, 2017
I am reasonably knowledgeable regarding a variety of subjects. I can tell you all about the various incarnations of “Doctor Who” over the years. I can explain three-act structure to a would-be screenwriter. I have successfully learned how to navigate the new super-sized Kroger in town.
I am not, however, an expert on charter schools.
And neither are you, probably.
Richmond Register - March 16th, 2017
Charter public schools are not funded fairly in Colorado. This is a problem that has long deserved the attention of our state legislators. Now they have the chance to vote for fairness.
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Education Blogs, Forums and Resources
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Below are some other great education reform news, blog and discussion sites that may be of interest:
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The following is a list of events put on by Schools and organizations throughout the state:
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas to Host Mathmatters, Free Math Contest Open to All Southern Nevada 4th and 5th Graders
Date:
Saturday, March 18th
Time: 10:30am
What:
On Saturday, March 18, Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) will host the math contest, MathMatters. The event is free and open to all fourth and fifth grade students. Students will test their skills by solving 15 challenging math questions ranging from fractions to operations and algebraic thinking. Meanwhile all attendees will enjoy the school’s 4th annual STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) expo. Winners of the competition will win prizes including an iPad Mini 2 for first place, a Kindle Fire HD 8 for second place and a Kindle Fire for third.
Register: To register for MathMatters, click here.
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