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Leading the Change: How Five Alabama Charter School Parents Became the Change They Wanted to See

ShaElla Askew

4 days ago5 min read

Leading the Change: How Five Alabama Charter School Parents Became the Change They Wanted to See

According to a 2024 report by the Pew Research Center , most K-12 public school teachers believe parent involvement in their children’s...

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New Schools for Alabama Hosts Successful Annual Charter School Conference with Geoffrey Canada as Keynote Speaker

ShaElla Askew

Nov 122 min read

New Schools for Alabama Hosts Successful Annual Charter School Conference with Geoffrey Canada as Keynote Speaker

At New Schools for Alabama, our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to attend a high-quality school. On Thursday,...

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NSFA’s Dr. Anthony Oliver Selected for Leadership Alabama Initiative Class of 2024-2025

ShaElla Askew

Oct 281 min read

NSFA’s Dr. Anthony Oliver Selected for Leadership Alabama Initiative Class of 2024-2025

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Anthony Oliver , Chief Schools Officer at the New Schools for Alabama (NSFA), has been selected to...

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New Schools for Alabama Secures $10.55 Million Grant to Boost Charter School Facilities Access

ShaElla Askew

Oct 91 min read

New Schools for Alabama Secures $10.55 Million Grant to Boost Charter School Facilities Access

New Schools for Alabama (NSFA) has been awarded a $10.55 million Credit Enhancement Grant from the U.S. Department of Education, a...

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NSFA CEO Tyler Barnett Joins 2025 Leadership Birmingham Cohort

ShaElla Askew

Aug 301 min read

NSFA CEO Tyler Barnett Joins 2025 Leadership Birmingham Cohort

New Schools for Alabama (NSFA) is proud to announce that its CEO, Tyler Barnett, has been selected as a member of the 2025 Leadership...

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Charter Connect Magazine-August 2024 Issue

Candie A. Mitchell-Price

Jul 311 min read

Charter Connect Magazine-August 2024 Issue

Welcome to the latest issue of Charter Connect Magazine, packed with inspiring stories from the heart of Alabama's charter school...

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Introducing Anthony Oliver as Chief Schools Officer at New Schools for Alabama

ShaElla Askew

Jul 191 min read

Introducing Anthony Oliver as Chief Schools Officer at New Schools for Alabama

We are excited to announce that Anthony Oliver is joining our team at New Schools for Alabama as our Chief Schools Officer. Anthony has...

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Legacy Prep's Groundbreaking Ceremony: A New Era for 4th-8th Grade Education in Birmingham

ShaElla Askew

Jul 181 min read

Legacy Prep's Groundbreaking Ceremony: A New Era for 4th-8th Grade Education in Birmingham

Legacy Prep, an Alabama charter school, recently held its groundbreaking ceremony at the former A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club at 2900 S...

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The Power of Implementing the Science of Reading in School Districts

Candie A. Mitchell-Price

Jul 102 min read

The Power of Implementing the Science of Reading in School Districts

Reading is a fundamental skill that serves as a cornerstone of education. It opens the doors to knowledge, empowers critical thinking,...

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Celebrating Jametrice McAdams: 2024 Changemaker Award Winner

ShaElla Askew

May 151 min read

Celebrating Jametrice McAdams: 2024 Changemaker Award Winner

Celebrate Jametrice McAdams, the 2024 Changemaker Award winner! Learn about her inspiring journey in parent advocacy and leadership.

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Candie A. Mitchell-Price

May 101 min read

Charter Connect Magazine-May 2024 Issue

In this issue, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of University Charter School, explore impactful enrichment grants, and gain insights

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Meet the 2024-2025 NSFA Alabama Charter Schools Parent Voice Network Fellows!

ShaElla Askew

May 71 min read

Meet the 2024-2025 NSFA Alabama Charter Schools Parent Voice Network Fellows!

We're thrilled to announce the 2024-2025 Parent Voice Fellows!! Many applied, but only a select few were chosen. This year, an incredible...

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Charter Connect Magazine-March 2024 Issue

Candie Price

Mar 131 min read

Charter Connect Magazine-March 2024 Issue

Welcome to the latest issue of Charter Connect Magazine! In this issue, we'll be taking a closer look at how charter schools are blazing...

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I Dream Big Academy Gains Alabama Public Charter School Commission! Approval! ‍

ShaElla Askew

Feb 51 min read

I Dream Big Academy Gains Alabama Public Charter School Commission! Approval! ‍

Get ready Tuscaloosa! I Dream Big Academy, a proposed 6-12 charter school partnering with Stillman College, received unanimous...

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Charter Connect Magazine-January, 2024 Issue

Candie A. Mitchell-Price

Jan 222 min read

Charter Connect Magazine-January, 2024 Issue

Welcome to the January 2024 edition of Charter Connect! One of the standout articles in this issue is written by NSFA Parent Voice...

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Two Alabama Public Charter Schools Among the Most Improved in the State!

ShaElla Askew

Jan 192 min read

Two Alabama Public Charter Schools Among the Most Improved in the State!

At New Schools for Alabama, we believe every child deserves a high-quality education, and we're incredibly proud to see two of our...

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Get Training from NSFA to Start Your Charter School!

Candie A. Mitchell-Price

Jan 122 min read

Get Training from NSFA to Start Your Charter School!

NSFA’s School Founders Program and Aspiring Leaders Program are two initiatives that are helping to create a network of innovative,...

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U.S. News & World Report Unveils Top-Ranked Alabama Elementary Schools of 2024

ShaElla Askew

Nov 17, 20231 min read

U.S. News & World Report Unveils Top-Ranked Alabama Elementary Schools of 2024

U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2024 rankings of the best elementary and middle schools in Alabama, offering valuable...

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Building Bridges: 5 Ways Parents Can Support Teachers from Home

ShaElla Askew

Nov 13, 20232 min read

Building Bridges: 5 Ways Parents Can Support Teachers from Home

In the collaborative journey of education, the partnership between parents and teachers plays a pivotal role in shaping a child's...

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Charter Connect Magazine-October 2023 Issue

ShaElla Askew

Nov 13, 20231 min read

Charter Connect Magazine-October 2023 Issue

Welcome to the October edition of Charter Connect! This month, we are thrilled to present a special feature from NSFA's very own Dr. Mike...

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