TONIGHT, June 19, is the close of early registration for CSDC's 2025 HR Academy! Curious about which topics are discussed and how the program is organized? Download a sample schedule here: chartercenter.org/news/charter-s… And learn more and register here: chartercenter.org/hra

Save the date! AB 84 will be heard in the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, July 16 at 9:00AM in Sacramento. Your voice can help #StopAB84! Let CSDC know you’ll attend the July 16 hearing by RSVP'ing here: chartercenter.org/ab84action

What is SB 414? It’s a proposed bill that offers real solutions, including: ✅ Stopping bad actors ✅ Preserving charter flexibility ✅ Protecting student access View our side-by-side to see why—compared to AB 84—SB 414 is the better path forward: chartercenter.org/ab84action

✖️AB 84 (Muratsuchi) piles on mandates that hurt students and schools. It would: 🔒Cut funding using rigid formulas 📉 Let mismanaged districts block growth 📚Restrict instructional flexibility This isn’t fraud prevention—it’s a power grab. chartercenter.org/ab84action

Nonclassroom-based schools would be hit hardest by AB 84. 🔻 70% or 0% funding 🔍 Costly audit mandates 📕 Curriculum micromanagement Families lose. Innovation suffers. Learn how to #ProtectFlexibility and #StopAB84 in CSDC's AB 84 Action Center: chartercenter.org/ab84action

SB 414 is the smart way to prevent fraud without harming students. Take two minutes to urge your assembly to support SB 414! chartercenter.quorum.us/campaign/12056… And learn how to #StopAB84 in CSDC's AB 84 Action Center: chartercenter.org/ab84action

Charter schools are under attack—but yelling at legislators won’t protect our students. Educate. Engage. Don’t alienate. Smart advocacy wins. #StopAB84 #CharterStrong

CSDC's Budget, Policy, & Leadership Update Webinar Series concludes next week on July 17 with an extensive webinar on the adopted California state budget. Learn more and—if you haven’t already—register for the series here: chartercenter.org/bpl

On WEDNESDAY, you have a critical opportunity to make your voice heard—and to #StopAB84! Join with #charterschool advocates from across the state and give “Me, too” testimony before the Senate Education Committee: 👉RSVP here: formstack.io/B4FC6

Just 1 week remains until the July 31 close of early registration for the 2025 CSDC Conference! Register early for #25CSDC and join the California charter schools sector in Palm Springs this fall! chartercenter.org/conference

Everyone can agree: It’s important to prevent fraud and stop bad actors. But as Krystin Demofonte points out, AB 84 does this at the expense of CA's most vulnerable students. #StopAB84 by attending CSDC's Charter School Days at the Capitol on Sep 3-4: chartercenter.org/ab84action

Every now and then, #charterschool leaders must band together for change. And NOW is that time! See why Eduado de León is speaking up for ALL charters by helping to #StopAB84. And make your voice heard, too! chartercenter.org/ab84action

CSDC Member Schools and Authorizers: Here’s a final reminder to join us for tomorrow’s live-only webinar, “Equipping School Leaders to Respond to Immigration Enforcement.” Learn more and register here: chartercenter.org/news/join-csdc…

Only 2 days until registration closes for CSDC's 2025 HR Academy! The 2-day in-person program offers both guidance on key compliance areas and insights into strategic opportunities uniquely available to #charterschools. Learn more and register by Aug 21! chartercenter.org/conference

Legislative advocacy is *always* important for #charterschools, explains Dr. Jose Diaz of Albert Einstein Academies. Learn about steps you can take to become an *always* advocate of charter schools—including efforts to #StopAB84: chartercenter.org/ab84action.

The votes are in. How did AB 84, SB 414, and SB 494 fare? Here's what we know: ❌ AB 84 – Stopped in the Senate (inactive file) ❌ AB 494 – Stopped in the Senate (inactive file) ✅ SB 414 – PASSED both houses 🎉 CSDC Members: Learn more here: chartercenter.org/news/sb-414-pa…

Volunteers wanted at #25CSDC in Palm Springs Oct 6–8! Make connections, support the conference, and have fun along the way. 👉 Sign up by September 15: forms.office.com/r/NWvFGWK4F3

Looking to level up your CALPADS game and ensure full funding and accurate data? CSDC's CALPADS webinar series starts tomorrow, Thursday, September 18! Learn more and register here: chartercenter.org/trainings/webi…

BREAKING: Governor Newsom has vetoed SB 414, a comprehensive reform package that would have strengthened oversight and accountability across the charter school sector while preserving the flexibility and innovation that make charter schools effective. chartercenter.org/news/governor-…

Early registration for the 2026 CBO Training Program closes soon! Learn more and register here! chartercenter.org/events/cbo-tra…