National Charter Schools Week—the annual celebration of charter schools and the movement—will take place May 10-16, 2020.
In the past, FCSA has recognized outstanding member schools, principals, and teachers with on-campus celebrations during national charter schools week — but social distancing has forced us all to do things a little differently.
We have watched as charter schools across the state move to distance learning with ease and a steadfast determination to continue to provide quality education to students. That meant virtual classes, delivery of learning packets and meals, one-on-one calls to every home, and more. Not only have your teams shown strength and resilience, but we’ve seen a great deal of compassion and joy — it’s evident in the photos you’ve posted on social media and the positive responses from parents. These efforts have inspired this year’s National Charter Schools Week theme, Above and Beyond — developed by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.
According to their toolkit, “Above and Beyond speaks to the extraordinary work of charter schools to serve their students, the families of their students, and others in the community during the pandemic. This work may go unrecognized by many, but we want to shine a light on the unsung heroes who are raising the bar for all of us.”
Please join in the celebration by sharing what your teachers, students, and administrators have done.
Share on social media
Share out how your charter school is going above and beyond and get your community involved.
- Use the National Alliance’s social media graphics during the week
- Make sure to add #CharterSchoolsWeek, #CharterLove, and #FLCharters to your social posts about charter schools throughout the week
- Set your Facebook profile picture to “I Celebrate #CharterSchoolsWeek” or “#CharterLove” starting May 10
- Participate in spirit week on Instagram
What’s your Charter Schools Week story?
- Share success stories about your school and students on social media. Use #CharterSchoolsWeek, #CharterLove, and #FLCharters when you post your stories. Also, please share your stories with us and your elected officials. Click here to find your legislator.
- Ask a student, teacher, or parent to record a short video on their smartphone talking about why they love their charter school or how their school and/or teacher has gone above and beyond during distance learning.
- Submit an op-ed or Letter to the Editor to your local paper. Here’s an example of a fabulous piece by Mrs. Bakshi, Principal of Wayman Academy in Duval. Contact FCSA for tips for guidance on how to submit for publishing.
- Share your stories with us! The FCSA team is are looking for stories about teachers that have gone Above and Beyond to during distance learning. Share your photos, videos, and/or press releases with us: Lynn@flcharteralliance.org or call 305-216-6208 if you need help crafting your story.