California Charter Schools Conference

04/03/2026

Big ideas. Real Care. 🩵 Congrats to our Student Pitch Competition Runner-Ups, Team Stress Away from e3 Civic High School ()! 🎉 Their watch supports students dealing with anxiety, showing the power of student innovation with real impact.

03/27/2026

🌱 Spring into CCSA with innovation and equity!

Honored at the California Charter Schools Conference as the 2026 Hart Vision Equity & Innovation Leader of the Year, Mary Cox of CORE Butte Charter School is a trailblazer in flex-based education. Her student-centered leadership, coalition-building, and advocacy uplift charter public schools and communities across California.

🎥 Hop into Mary’s world of innovation!

Mary Cox, CORE Butte Charter School, Chico, is honored as the 2026 Hart Vision Equity and Innovation Leader of the Year.Mary exemplifies innovative leadershi...

03/27/2026

🌸 Spring into CCSA with leaders like Guadalupe Covarrubias!

Honored at the California Charter Schools Conference as the 2026 Hart Vision California Teacher of the Year, Guadalupe, a teacher at Magnolia Science Academy 2 (Magnolia Public Schools), elevates students, connects families, and strengthens staff morale. Her AP Spanish program and Día de los Mu***os festival bring joy and lasting impact to her charter public school community.

🎥 Bloom with Guadalupe, see her in action!

Guadalupe Covarrubias, a teacher at Magnolia Science Academy 2, Magnolia Public Schools, Los Angeles, is honored as the 2026 Hart Vision California Teacher o...

03/23/2026

Happy National Puppy Day! 🐾 Between sessions, attendees got to relax, recharge, and connect in our puppy playground, all while supporting a great cause, with pups up for adoption and ready for their forever homes.

03/20/2026

Big Ideas. Real Impact. ⭐Congrats to our Student Pitch Competition Winners — Team Ankura Solutions from Orange County School of the Arts !🌱From turning waste into sustainable soil solutions to tackling climate challenges head-on, these students are already shaping the future. This is the power of charter public schools, where innovation thrives, creativity is nurtured, and students are empowered to solve real-world challenges.

03/19/2026

Congratulations to Juana Morales Aguilar of Making Waves Academy () on being named the 2026 Rachel Willis-Henry Volunteer of the Year! 🌟 Your dedication, leadership, and advocacy continue to uplift your school community and amplify the power of parent voice—what an incredible impact! 👏

03/16/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Senate Majority Leader Angelique Ashby, recipient of the 2026 Hart Vision Elected Official of the Year Award! She received this award at her Sacramento office, in recognition of her leadership and continued advocacy for all students statewide. 🌟

03/13/2026

🎉We celebrate Nancy Alcalá of Orange County School of the Arts (Santa Ana ), recognized on stage as the 2026 Hart Vision Regional Teacher of the Year – Southern California. Through inspiring ceramics and visual arts instruction, Nancy empowers students to explore creativity while helping lead community initiatives like the OCSA Connects Community Arts Festival, another powerful example of how charter public schools expand opportunities and connect learning with their communities. 🎨👏

03/12/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Dayna Rosso of Stella Elementary Charter Academy (Bright Star Schools – Los Angeles ), recognized on the conference stage as a 2026 Hart Vision Regional Teacher of the Year - Los Angeles. Dayna's student-centered math instruction and support for diverse learners helped 74% of students meet or exceed state standards, highlighting the innovation and impact of charter public schools. 👏

03/11/2026

🌟Congratulations to Maria Humildad of Latino College Preparatory Academy (), the 2026 Hart Vision Regional Teacher of the Year – Bay Area. Through culturally rich learning and deep mentorship, Maria creates experiences that celebrate student identity and strengthen the connection between school and community, showcasing the impact that makes charter public schools stand out.

03/10/2026

🌟In Long Beach, we honored Armando Murillo of as the 2026 Hart Vision Regional Teacher of the Year for Northern California/Central Valley. His dedication to students and excellence in the classroom continues to inspire. Congratulations, Armando! 👏

03/06/2026

⭐Congratulations to our 2026 Hart Vision Teacher of the Year, Guadalupe Covarrubias! Honored at the California Charter Schools Conference, Guadalupe of Magnolia Science Academy 2 , Magnolia Public Schools () inspires students through excellence in AP Spanish and powerful cultural traditions. Thank you for your incredible impact on students and the charter public school community. 🌟