It’s not too late to submit an expansion amendment effective for the 2017-18 school year, but time is running short. The last day to submit an amendment to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is April 1, 2017. Since that day falls on a Saturday this year, the effective deadline date is actually Friday, March 31, […]
There is significant momentum for charter school facilities funding this legislative session. Earlier this week, Senator Donna Campbell held an event at the Texas Capitol to highlight joint efforts to narrow the funding gap between students at public charter schools and traditional school districts. Sen. Campbell was joined by state Reps. Harold Dutton, Dwayne Bohac, […]
On February 14-15, the Texas Charter Schools Association (TCSA) hosted a CFO Summit. During this event, a wide range of financial leaders served as presenters in order to share their vast knowledge with charter leaders. David Marx of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) shared that charter operators will need to earn at least 90 points […]
Representative Jim Murphy of Houston, District 133, is a champion for public charter schools at the Texas Capitol. Last session, Rep. Murphy filed two of TCSA’s legislative priorities: HB 3018, which increased public charter school access to the Permanent School Fund (PSF) Bond Guarantee Program, and HB 1276/HJR 85, which exempted property leased to a […]
State Representatives Harold Dutton, Dwayne Bohac, Jodie Laubenberg, Eddie Lucio, III, and Ron Simmons have joined Senator Donna Campbell in taking the lead to narrow the funding gap for students attending a public charter school and those at traditional school districts. These joint authors filed HB 2337 as companion legislation to Senator Campbell’s SB 457 for charter […]
Texas is home to innovative technology, energy, manufacturing and healthcare industries impacting millions of people across the globe. The freedom and passion in which our professionals pursue excellence results in the most cutting-edge advancements across America’s key industries in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). In an effort to ensure we maintain this lead, Texas […]
The Texas Charter Schools Association (TCSA) received several inquiries pertaining to current immigration policy discussions and the impact it may have on students in public charter schools. We understand there are concerns and questions from administrators, teachers, students, and families. To help schools navigate this sensitive topic, TCSA Legal developed guidance in the form of […]
For the first time ever there is a bill filed in each chamber of the Texas Capitol that would provide much needed additional funding to public charter schools and their students. We previously reported Senator Donna Campbell filing SB 457. We now also have HB 1269 filed by Representative Jason Villalba. Public charter schools are […]
The Texas Charter Schools Association (TCSA) is implementing a new model of training called the Learning Walk. This informal training opportunity allows charter leaders to get a glimpse into the classrooms of another charter system and ask questions of leaders regarding the initiatives executed at the campus level. East Grand Preparatory, part of the Cityscape […]
Ki Charter Academy (Ki), located in San Marcos, is the largest residential treatment center (RTC) for children in Texas. Approximately 200 students reside at the center at any given time. While the RTC addresses treatment needs, Ki provides an education to the students. Ki Charter is the first of its kind in the nation to […]
