Completely, utterly grotesque government theft.

Derrell Bradford "2020 RAND study of *civics teachers*: Just 43% thought it was essential for graduates to know about periods such as “the Civil War & the Cold War.” Less than 2/3 thought it essential for grads to know protections guaranteed by Bill of Rights.’"

The latest from Fordham Institute: English Learners in Texas charter schools are more likely to graduate high school and enroll in college, and they earn significantly more money in the post-college years. fordhaminstitute.org/national/resea… #CharterSchoolsWeek

GOT LUNCH PLANS? Today at 1:00 p.m. ET: Join us for a webinar on charter schools & English learners. fordhaminstitute.org/national/event… Deven Carlson @ConorPWilliams Vanguard Academy Uplift Education @Ninacharters Starlee Coleman

A momentous win for Texas students! 🎉 The House just concurred with the Senate on the final version of #HB1707 -- which means the bill heads to the governor to be signed into law. ⚖️ Thank you to our passionate advocates for fairness and opportunity! 🌟 #txlege #txed

In a historic win, Montana becomes the 46th state with a charter law! See what other charter school legislation is happening in states across the country: publiccharters.org/latest-news/20…

Only 19% of all 3rd graders in Newark can read on grade level. In some schools, only 3 or 4 percent can read on grade level. This tragedy is way more important than admissions procedures at Harvard. Harvard educates 1,965 freshman. Newark educates 40,423 students.

Its only just starting to settle in how historic this is. Dyslexia and literacy advocates have been fighting for evidence based instruction for 40+ years and, at least in NY where I am, largely making zero progress. Emily Hanford moves mountains in just a few years. #Legend

"If Columbia University [Columbia University] could be held liable for the harm done to generations of American kids, it would lose its entire $13 billion endowment and more. The least it could do is offer an abject apology." nypost.com/2023/09/17/col…

ICYMI, Standardized tests are good…we should listen to what the results are telling us: assessmenthq.org/2023/11/07/gue…

Texas Talks w Starlee Coleman, CEO Texas Public Charter Schools We discuss charter schools in #Texas, the approval process, & the future of education. Apple: tinyurl.com/57e4msk6 Spotify: tinyurl.com/24j2te56 YT: tinyurl.com/596c9npv Brad Swail Starlee Coleman #txlege #education

Thanks for a great and fun conversation!

It has been an incredible, humbling honor to work on behalf of the charter community in Texas for the past six years. I can't wait to meet the charter leaders, families, and supporters nationwide that make this a movement worth fighting for. See you all soon! ❤️

I don’t know how you get welcomed when you stop by a charter school in your state, but this is what happened to me at the incredible DaVinci School in El Paso today. Thanks to the Da Vinci School staff & students for making it easy to be in your corner.

What a great visit to El Paso Leadership Academy this week! Can't wait to hear which district wins the EPLA Hunger Games. May the odds be ever in your favor! Texas Public Charter Schools

Thanks for a fun interview!

More evidence that charters benefit all kids in urban schools — both the kids that go to charters AND the kids that stay at district schools. Love seeing new data confirm this (again). Thanks PPI! the74million.org/article/in-cit…

Look forward to working with you, Linda McMahon!

🚨 Join us at #SXSW! 🚨 Discover how public education choice is shaping the future with ERN CEO Jorge Elorza & publiccharters.org CEO Lorena nixx. 📅 March 4 | 🕝 2:30 PM CT | 📍 The Next Stage, Austin Convention Center. Don't miss out! #SXSWEDU

An inspiring visit to Vertex Partnership Academies with Secretary Linda McMahon! We’re thrilled she chose Vertex for her first school visit—showcasing the incredible impact of charter schools in communities that need them most. These students are proving what’s possible every day.