National Association of Charter School Authorizers

National Association of Charter School Authorizers An independent voice for effective charter school policy and thoughtful charter authorizing practices that lead to great public schools.

At NACSA, we believe all kids deserve a quality public education. When done well, charter schools are a proven way to provide that quality public education—not just for a few kids, but for millions. While most education improvement plans can take a decade or a generation to demonstrate impact, in many urban areas, charter schools have transformed lives immediately. NACSA members—including school d

istricts, education agencies, independent boards, universities, and nonprofits—work to increase the number of great charter schools across the nation. They do this through smart charter growth: encouraging the replication of the best schools and making tough decisions to close poor-performing schools. Through smart growth, authorizers will give hundreds of thousands of kids a better chance each year. For over 15 years, NACSA has worked alongside authorizers to build the gold standard for charter school authorizing. Our work advances excellence and accountability in the sector, whether we’re providing authorizers with practical resources and policy guidelines or advocating for laws that raise the bar among authorizers and the schools they charter. Our vision requires efforts from a broad coalition of authorizers, school operators, lawmakers, funders, and others. Ultimately, we strive to share knowledge and create community so we can tackle these challenges together. Our children’s futures depend on it.

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08/07/2025

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The clock is ticking: this is the FINAL MONTH to take advantage of early bird pricing for ! Early bird registration end...
07/01/2025

The clock is ticking: this is the FINAL MONTH to take advantage of early bird pricing for ! Early bird registration ends July 31. Lock in the lowest rate for the year’s most inspiring and energizing event in charter school authorizing. Register today ➡️ www.nacsacon.com

Early bird registration for ends July 31. Don't miss out on the experience—or the savings! Join us in Houston to conne...
06/24/2025

Early bird registration for ends July 31. Don't miss out on the experience—or the savings! Join us in Houston to connect, learn, and lead with authorizers and education professionals from across the country. Learn more and register today ➡️ www.nacsacon.com

Learn more about why is THE conference for authorizers and public education leaders. Early bird registration ends July...
06/12/2025

Learn more about why is THE conference for authorizers and public education leaders. Early bird registration ends July 31. Register today so you don’t miss out on the experience or the savings! Visit www.nacascon.com to learn more.
https://qualitycharters.org/2025/05/why-nacsacon-2025-is-the-conference-for-charter-school-authorizers-and-public-education-leaders/

NACSACon isn’t just for authorizers—it’s for public education leaders who are passionate about improving outcomes for students. Whether you’re new to authorizing, a veteran authorizer, or an education leader in another role, …

It's a new era for New School Applications. Our refreshed resources emphasize what matters most: a new school’s ability ...
06/10/2025

It's a new era for New School Applications. Our refreshed resources emphasize what matters most: a new school’s ability to meet student needs and deliver lasting impact. Explore NACSA’s new New School Application Guidance and Resources ➡️ https://qualitycharters.org/new-charter-school-application/

The latest episode of Community Conversations with NACSA gives you the most powerful moments from several pivotal conver...
06/09/2025

The latest episode of Community Conversations with NACSA gives you the most powerful moments from several pivotal conversations about the new school application—in less than 10 minutes. Stream it now ➡️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/2208122/episodes/17206420

Honored to share that NACSA President & CEO, M. Karega Rausch, has been named a Top 10 Finalist for the 2025 Brian’s Voi...
06/05/2025

Honored to share that NACSA President & CEO, M. Karega Rausch, has been named a Top 10 Finalist for the 2025 Brian’s Voice Award by CharterFolk! Read his powerful speech and vote to help him advance to the final three:

The 2025 Brian's Voice Awards recognize contributors who advance the idea of educational equity and advocacy for kids.

Get ready to launch into an unforgettable conference experience! Whether you’re charting new territory in authorizing or...
06/04/2025

Get ready to launch into an unforgettable conference experience! Whether you’re charting new territory in authorizing or are a veteran navigator, meets you exactly where you are. Don't miss out on the experience—or the savings! Register now ➡️ www.nacsacon.com

Don't miss out on the experience—or the savings! Register for —October 20-23 in Houston, TX—before July 31 to take adva...
06/02/2025

Don't miss out on the experience—or the savings! Register for —October 20-23 in Houston, TX—before July 31 to take advantage of our early bird pricing ➡️ www.nacsacon.com

LAST CALL! Don't miss your chance to shape the conversations that matter most. Submit a session proposal for to help s...
05/29/2025

LAST CALL! Don't miss your chance to shape the conversations that matter most. Submit a session proposal for to help spark bold conversations, share powerful insights, and drive real change in public education. Submit yours today ⬇️

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