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Fellowship Grads Named to Leadership Positions for 24-25

Lynn Norman-Teck
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#CharterLeaders, #fellowship, #Schoolleadersfellowship, @EducationFL
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June 2024 — The start of the summer break is a critical time for anyone working in the K12 arena. It is time to reflect, recharge, and prepare for the next school year. For many educators and administrators – including the School Leaders Fellowship graduates – it’s a time of transition.  “The goal of the School…
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List of Ed-Related Bills signed as of 05/31/24

Lynn Norman-Teck
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#2024session, #chaplains, #deregulation, #educationsavings, #GovernorDeSantis, #RalphArza, #safeschools, #schoolchoice, CTE
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The FCSA Advocacy Team works on behalf of charter schools and the students they serve to ensure that there is equitable funding for all public school students and that charter schools continue to receive critical capital outlay funds.  We meet with policymakers to address their charter school-related questions and ensure the freedoms that charter schools…
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Leadership Training for Charter Schools Going Strong

Lynn Norman-Teck
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#charterschoolleaders, #CommissionerDiaz @EducationFL, #CSPFunding, #leadershiptraining, #Schoolleadersfellowship
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May 2024 — To support quality leadership development in Florida, the FCSA created the School Leaders Fellowship (SLF). A critical milestone was reached this month when the program graduated its third cohort in its 4th year — bringing the total of Fellowship graduates to 40 — doubling the initial goal of 20 grads in five…
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Southernmost Charter School in the U.S. Holds Commencement on Jet Skis

Lynn Norman-Teck
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#Academica, #CharterGrads, #ClassOf2024, #SomersetIslandPrep
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May 2024 — Congrats to Principal Tom Rompella and the dynamic team at Somerset Island Prep in Key West. Florida for providing a unique academic program and experience to the students they serve. Last week, the Class of 2024 celebrated their graduation ceremony on jet skis and underwater! You can watch the Somerset Island Prep…
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Florida Charter High Schools Rank Among the Best in the State

Lynn Norman-Teck
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#BestHighSchools, #gapbusterschools, #TopCharterHighSchools, #USNewsBestHighSchool
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May 2024 — Did you know that of the top 100 public high schools in Florida, charter schools occupy 22 spots? The recent 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best high schools in the nation include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Take a…
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Raise Your Voice for Public Education during National Charter Schools Week – May 12-18, 2024

Lynn Norman-Teck
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#Academica, #charteralumni, #charterschoolmoms, #CharterSchoolsWeek, #CharterSchoolsWeek2024, #charterschoolteacher, #ChristianGraham, #credo, #CSUSAproud, #DrRuthJacoby, #DuvalCharteratBaymeadows, #RaiseYourVoice, #WeAreCharters, CharterEnrollment
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The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) will celebrate National Charter Schools Week from May 12-18, 2024 to honor the 8,000 public charter schools, 251,000 dedicated teachers, and hundreds of lawmakers who serve and advocate for nearly 4 million students each day. In partnership with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and the public charter…
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UCP Charter Schools’ Unique Program Supports Every Student

Lynn Norman-Teck
Charter Schools in the News, Press releases
#charterschools, #DrWilkins, #UCPCharterSchools, #UnlockingChildrensPotential
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Orange County, FL — At UCP (Unlocking Children’s Potential) Charter Schools, we aim to unlock the potential of every student. With a network of eight schools in Central Florida, what sets us apart is our commitment to providing a supportive and enriching environment for children with and without disabilities. UCP Bailes Academy Charter School, our…
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FCSA in D.C.: Senator Rubio Presented with Charter School Champion Award

Lynn Norman-Teck
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#CharterSchoolChampion, #RalphArza, #SenatorRubio, CSP, FCSAinDC
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April 17, 2024 — Washington, D.C. — Ralph Arza, FCSA’s Director of Governmental Affairs, met with Senator Marco Rubio. The two discussed relevant topics related to charter schools nationwide, with a particular focus on Florida. The discussion also focused on the Charter School Program (CSP), the nation’s only source of dedicated federal funding to support…
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FCSA Advocates for Release of Tax Referendum Dollars to Charter Schools, State Steps In

Lynn Norman-Teck
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#BrowardPublicSchools, #CommissionerDiaz @EducationFL, #Equityforallstudents, #FCSAmembership, #stateboardofeducation, #taxreferendum
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Update March 27, 2024: “With today’s decision, the Florida State Board of Education again shows its support for public charter schools, their students and teachers, and the community that relies on them,” said Lynn Norman-Teck, Executive Director of FCSA. “Charter schools have been a vital part of Florida’s K-12 public school system for nearly three…
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FCSA Hosts 2024 District/Charter Collaborative Discussions

Lynn Norman-Teck
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#districtchartercollaborative, #FLCharter, #tonyarza. #EducationFL, @EducationFL, @OSPS, @PBCSD, CSP
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March 2024—The Florida Charter School Alliance created the District/Charter Collaboration with an FLDOE grant. The Collaborative brings together district-managed and public charter school trailblazers to foster a dialog on relevant and transformative topics. Since its launch in 2022, the Collaborative has created an alliance of school leaders in public education to share their best practices.…
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