UnChartered Vanessa Besack Moyle
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- Education
The real issues discussed in the raw. Each episode dives into the challenges faced by charter schools leaders today.
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Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities: It's Complicated.
Wendy Harbour, a member of the National Council on Disability, discusses the organization's latest report on the implications of charter schools on students with disabilities.
Links mentioned in Podcast:
NCD Report:
https://ncd.gov/sites/default/files/NCD_Charter-Schools-Report_508.pdf
National Council of Parent and Attorney Advocates:
www.copaa.org
Universal Design for Learning:
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Digital Marketing for Declining Enrollment
Enrollment is declining nationally and some districts are closing schools because of it. How can you protect yourself and be proactive? Chuck Bankoff, school marketing specialist for Kreative Webworks describes what's working now.
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F for Funding: Charter School Funding Still Not Measuring Up
Charter Schools are still not receiving equitable funding, according to Corey DeAngelis, of the Cato Institute. But they are improving mental health and decreasing crime rates. Find out how.
Corey DeAngelis study: https://www.cato.org/blog/kids-charter-schools-still-arent-getting-equal-education-funding
Free Report: How to Build Support for Your School: www.edunitynow.org -
Finally A Voice for Smaller Charters
Steve Zimmerman of the Coalition of Public Independent Charter Schools, discusses advocacy for smaller charters in light of the recent elections. Also, EdUnity website is released: www.edunitynow.org.
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Leader Visibility and Campus Morale
Importance of leader visibility on campus and tips on how to become more engaging while being visible. Leadership survey link mentioned in episode: https://goo.gl/forms/ISr7KI3GeHfcRpds2
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Why Donors Fund Charter Schools
Why do donors fund charter schools? What mindset should have as a leader looking for more funding? In this episode, I interview Peggy Downs, author of The Most Efficient way to write a Charter School Grant (available on Amazon or at Peggydowns.com).