Charter School Growth Fund
@CharterGrowth
The Charter School Growth Fund identifies the country’s best public charter schools, funds their growth, and helps to increase their impact.
Nella García Urban, CEO of @DSSTPubSchools, has the data to prove it. This Colorado-based charter network isn't just teaching science and math—they're creating pathways that change entire family trajectories. Don't miss this powerful conversation on the next episode of Leader…
We’re proud to uplift @FriendshipPCS, a powerful example of what it means to invest in potential, where students aren’t just graduating, they’re leading. Under the leadership of CEO Patricia Brantley, the Class of 2025 is proving what’s possible with purpose, preparation, and…
What happens when you apply AI to one of the most time-consuming and high-stakes processes in schools? Dream Charter Schools redesigned their entire interim academic assessment cycle using AI. The goal wasn’t just to save time. It was to strengthen instruction. The results: ✂️…
Thrilled to celebrate THREE outstanding leaders who were just inducted into the 2025 Charter Schools Hall of Fame! Dr. Elaine Swafford - CEO of @CGLA_Chatt, who transformed a school on the brink of closure into a Reward School, the highest designation in Tennessee's…
She didn’t wait to be an expert. She listened, learned, and led with purpose. Now, her school is one of the best in the state. This is what belief in students—and yourself—can build. #LeaderToLeader #FoundersJourney
Amanda Johnson reveals her vision for launching a high school in Clarksdale. It’s not just about expansion—it’s about delivering on a commitment to see students through every stage of their educational journey. #LeaderToLeader #VisionaryLeadership
CJ lays out the deeper mission: building Black wealth starts with educating Black children. She connects the dots between school leadership and generational opportunity, challenging us to think beyond test scores. #LeaderToLeader
In this Leader to Leader conversation, Oliver reflects on the responsibility of being an Asian male educator in communities of color—and how shared values can transcend racial lines when leadership is rooted in respect and equity. Representation matters. So does how you lead.
Her message to students—and to adults—is clear: your dreams matter, but you won’t reach them if you ignore the quiet wisdom inside you. The path to purpose starts with self-awareness. True leadership begins within. #LeaderToLeader #AuthenticLeadership
In this Leader to Leader moment, Oliver Sicat reflects on the wisdom of educator Ted Sizer—and how it shaped his belief that high school should be about more than just grades. Education isn’t just academic. It’s deeply personal. #LeaderToLeader #StudentCenteredLeadership
“We want to be visible in spaces where we’re typically invisible.” Too often, charter conferences exclude Latino leaders from the stage—and from the conversation. #CharterSchools #LeaderToLeader
Our portfolio member @AZAutismCharter is expanding! This school will be able to meet the unique needs of the students in the Tucson Arizona area. Congratulations on this achievement! Click the link to learn more about Arizona's first and only tuition-free, public charter…
“Studies show exposure to the arts in primary and secondary education can have a positive, lasting impact.” - Allison Roberts, CEO of Arkansas Arts Academy (AAA) What happens when you integrate arts into EVERY subject? @ArArtsAcademy's approach to education is yielding…
“We ask one question first: Why do you want to do this?” Greg White explains how values—not just credentials—guide the hiring philosophy at Learn Charter Schools. #MissionDriven #SchoolLeadership #LeaderToLeader
"I am the leader I want to be" as an unapologetic Latina leader. #LeaderToLeader #LatinaVoices #ChangeTheGame
In partnership with LANL Foundation, @NISNetwork have announced their launch of the Indigenous Science Initiative (ISI), the nation’s first open-source, national and state standards-aligned science curriculum centered on Indigenous knowledge, values, and learning practices. Read…
She used to feel like she didn’t belong. Until someone told her: “You have something to offer the world.” #SelfWorth #LatinaLeadership #LeaderToLeader
“I built a school with my girls in mind. With my family in mind.” Amanda Johnson shares how founding Clarksdale Collegiate wasn’t just a job—it was a personal mission. For her own children. For her home. For her people. #RuralLeadership #CharterFounders #LeaderToLeader
Thank you, @charteralliance, for hosting another wonderful conference. #CharterEducation #Charter #CharterSchools #Education #CharterGrowth #CSGF
Finishing our last session at #NCSC25 with a bang! Thank you to everyone for your engagement at our session: Allies in Quality Authorizing: Using CSP Grant Support To Unite Public/Private Partners in Success @quality_schools @BluumOrg #CSGF
She didn't speak English. Tulsa was 3% Latino. Groceries didn't carry her culture. But Elsie Urueta Pollock's family helped build a Spanish mass and a future for others. From El Paso to East Tulsa, this is a story of roots and resilience. #LeaderToLeader youtube.com/shorts/cMHEPwG…