Look back on the history of mankind, what do you see? Do you see peace, love and understanding? Or do you see war, hate and dispute? It partially depends on your perspective and how you view the world in general. However if you objectively peer through the crystal ball you will likely see the latter […]
Yesterday evening, I testified on behalf of the Texas Charter Schools Association (TCSA) before the Senate Education Committee in support of SB 1658, the bill proposed by Chairman Larry Taylor (District 11) to address the disposition of charter property when a charter school is revoked, expired, or otherwise ceases to operate as a public school. […]
On March 30, 2017, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the results of the external review process for Generation 22 charter applicants. Of the applications submitted for external review, nine of the 26 evaluated (37 percent) met the 85 percent cut score requirement and will proceed to the next step in the approval process, an […]
The 85th Legislative Session is in full swing and more than half-way complete. Several priority bills for the Texas Charter Schools Association (TCSA) have already received a hearing in committee, one of the first steps that a bill must take before moving forward. This is truly great news as the sooner bills are heard in […]
$3.9 billion, to be more precise. Annually, the E-Rate program awards up to that amount to support Internet Access and other broadband service costs at schools and libraries in the United States. It also funds WiFi, which includes many related components such as internal cabling and network electronics that distribute Internet access throughout your school […]
Texas Virtual Schools Network Grant to Rural Schools A webinar to assist schools interested in applying for the Texas Virtual Schools Network (TXVSN) Grant to Rural Schools will be offered free to all Texas Charter Schools Association (TCSA) members schools on Wednesday, April 5 from 10-11 a.m. School personnel will need to register for the webinar […]
Learning Walk at IDEA’s Frontier Campus in Brownsville Want to take a peek into a high performing charter campus? The Texas Charter Schools Association (TCSA) will host a Learning Walk at the IDEA Frontier campus in Brownsville on April 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. As you may know, IDEA campuses excelled in the […]
By Michelle McCurdy, Mother of a Charter School Student at Altamira Academy When considering Kindergarten for my daughter, Meredith, I researched every option to find the best school to meet her needs. I eventually selected Altamira Academy, one of three elementary campuses in the Wayside Schools. I chose a public charter school, and more […]
For the past four years, the Texas Charter Schools Association (TCSA) has offered nationally negotiated pricing on furniture through Staples Advantage and Hertz Furniture. This year, nationally negotiated pricing with Hertz Furniture is no longer available. However, we have good news! Staples Advantage is offering TCSA members even more benefits than before! When compared with […]
Is your charter system blessed with an outstanding charter school teacher or leader that you would like to see recognized at the state level through the Texas Charter Schools Association (TCSA) during our annual conference? A board member, administrator, teacher, student or parent, or community member may nominate a fellow administrator through TCSA’s website for […]
