Charter School Growth Fund

06/10/2026

Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School broke ground on a new home for their K-8 college-prep school in southwest Albuquerque. They are expanding access to a high-quality school option for hundreds more families.

“The purpose of Albuquerque Collegiate is ensuring that families have great school options in their neighborhood where they live and work."
- Jade Rivera founder of Albuquerque Collegiate

Congratulations!
https://www.koat.com/article/charter-school-breaks-ground-on-new-campus-in-southwest-albuquerque/71291366

The campus is expected to be ready next summer.

06/09/2026

Chronic absenteeism is one of the most pressing crises in American education. In Washington, D.C. alone, 44% of students are chronically absent.
At Friendship Public Charter School, they are combating chronic absenteeism with an intentional culture where every adult in the building owns every child's success.

Their secret sauce?
"It's intervention. And our all-hands-on-deck approach."
- Principal Gregory Spears

Click the link to learn what their all-hands-on-deck approach is:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/learning-happens-between-170530483.html

At a high-performing Washington, D.C. school, intervention, shared responsibility, and a belief that every adult matters are reshaping what student success looks like.

06/04/2026

Nurses Middle College Nashville opened this school year, and all 120 students are earning their high school diplomas alongside EMT, CNA, and doula certifications. Nurses Middle College is the first high school in Middle Tennessee to offer this kind of pathway.

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/nashville-charter-school-trains-high-schoolers-to-become-nurses-before-graduation

Nurses Middle College in Nashville offers free education, letting students earn some certifications before graduating high school.

06/03/2026

Across the country students are arriving in middle and high school with gaps in foundational math skills, and teachers are working hard to meet them where they are.

Brooke Charter Schools was recently featured in Education Week for their thoughtful approach to helping older students catch up on foundational math skills. By weaving structured review and fluency practice into daily lessons, Brooke's teachers are ensuring no student gets left behind.

Read the full story:
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-schools-should-do-to-pump-up-the-deflated-math-skills-of-older-students/2026/05

Research offers guidance on supporting teenagers who struggle with foundational skills.

06/02/2026

Uncommon Schools is launching a yearlong Principal Residency Program, led by Co-Chief Executive Officer Julie Jackson, designed for organizations seeking to accelerate the development of future school leaders. This year-long residency supports aspiring principals who are likely to step into the principal role within the next one to two years. Residents remain embedded in their home organizations while participating in intensive leadership development experiences inside Uncommon Schools. CSGF is proud to support portfolio members participating in the Principal Residents program. The inaugural cohort will launch in Summer 2026.

Learn more about the program here: https://uncommonschools.org/sharing-our-practices/new-principal-residency-program/

Fill out the Principal Residency interest form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclieuBvFIYj2LBukhlQ0JVMYzOmrmprg82D-ZOOLArDk0H4A/viewform

05/28/2026

Integration Charter Schools' Class of 2026 celebrated Decision Day earlier this month. All 81 of their graduates received college acceptances and raised more than $3 million in scholarships!

Congratulations to the entire Integration Charter Schools community.
https://www.silive.com/education/2026/05/college-dreams-take-shape-as-staten-island-seniors-pin-the-map-literally-26-photos.html

Students announced their college choices by planting pendants on a large map of the United States — visually marking the destinations.

05/27/2026

Some of the most high-performing schools are built by individuals who refuse to give up on kids.

Liza Bercovici lost her daughter Gabriella at age 13. In her memory, she built Everybody Dance LA! and two of California's top-ranked public charter schools, the Gabriella Charter Schools.

20 years later, Gabriella Charter Schools integrate daily dance into rigorous academics and are sending thousands of students on pathways to college and beyond.

Watch Liza's story:
https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la/la-stories/2026/04/17/liza-bercovici-la-stories

Liza Bercovici joins "LA Stories"

05/26/2026

This graduation season, we celebrate the Class of 2026 and the extraordinary charter school educators who walked every step of the journey with them.

These students leave the stage not just with a diploma, but with the tools to navigate what comes next.

05/21/2026

Even the most ambitious strategic plan can stall when it doesn't translate into focused annual priorities – leaving teams overwhelmed, efforts misaligned, and results underwhelming.

This newly published CSGF Insight draws on lessons learned from leaders at DREAM, Carmen Schools of Science and Technology, and Prospect Schools to explore what it takes to make strategy impactful. Their experiences offer practical guidance on how to prioritize, lead cross-functionally, and balance ambition with what teams can realistically carry in a given year.

Read the Insight to explore the habits, tools, and leadership behaviors that bridge strategy and ex*****on.
https://stories.chartergrowthfund.org/strengthening-strategic-ex*****on-annual-planning-for-impact-26a526fe2353

05/20/2026

Magnolia Public Schools just had four campuses named 2026 California Distinguished Schools. The California Distinguished School award is the highest recognition the state gives to public schools.

“The award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our educators, administrators, community coordinators, students and their families.”
Alfredo Rubalcava, chief executive officer and superintendent at Magnolia Public Schools.

Congratulations!
https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/magnolia-public-schools-receives-prestigious-2026-california-distinguished

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