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From Alabama to the West Coast: What I Learned at SMMW + Canva Create 2025
And yes, Kangaroo Willie stole the show  Canva Create 2025 I, along with my teammate ShaElla, aka Sha, (our Communications Manager) had...

Candie A. Mitchell-Price
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Power in the Voice: Celebrating Parent Leaders Across Alabama
On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, the energy in the room was electric. Parents, educators, advocates,...

ShaElla Askew
Apr 72 min read
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Charter Connect Magazine March 2025 Issue
Welcome to the March 2025 issue of Charter Connect Magazine ! This edition is packed with inspiring stories and exciting developments...

Candie A. Mitchell-Price
Mar 41 min read
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Dr. Calandra Sales: A Fierce Advocate for Fairfield’s Future
Dr. Calandra Sales with NSFA's Senior Director of Leader Support, Jackie Bretl Upon first meeting Dr. Calandra Sales , you’re immediately...

ShaElla Askew
Feb 113 min read
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Dreaming Big and Building Futures: Dr. Angela Lang’s Journey to I Dream Big Academy
Dr. Angela Lang In the heart of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a transformative vision for education is taking shape. Dr. Angela Lang , the founder...

ShaElla Askew
Jan 272 min read
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Dr. Krista Williams and Alabama’s First Performing Arts Charter School
Dr. Krista Williams Dr. Krista Williams, a graduate of the School Founders Program, has turned her vision into reality by launching the...

ShaElla Askew
Jan 152 min read
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Candie Mitchell-Price Selected for Momentum’s Prestigious 2025 Upward Leadership Program
New Schools for Alabama is thrilled to announce that our Chief Communications Officer, Candie Mitchell-Price , has been selected as part...

ShaElla Askew
Jan 82 min read
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Charter Connect Magazine-January 2025 Issue
Welcome to the January 2025 issue of Charter Connect Magazine ! This edition is brimming with exciting updates from Alabama's charter...

Candie A. Mitchell-Price
Jan 61 min read
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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...

ShaElla Askew
Dec 10, 20245 min read
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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,...

ShaElla Askew
Nov 12, 20242 min read
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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...

ShaElla Askew
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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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...

ShaElla Askew
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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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...

ShaElla Askew
Aug 30, 20241 min read
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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...

Candie A. Mitchell-Price
Jul 31, 20241 min read
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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...

ShaElla Askew
Jul 19, 20241 min read
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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...

ShaElla Askew
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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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,...

Candie A. Mitchell-Price
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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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.

ShaElla Askew
May 15, 20241 min read
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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

Candie A. Mitchell-Price
May 10, 20241 min read
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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...

ShaElla Askew
May 7, 20241 min read
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