Diverse Perspectives: Ashley Heard
Education leaders are looking towards all kinds of innovative solutions to ensure students have access to quality schools. We have covered everything from strengths-based learning curriculums [...]
Diverse Perspectives: Liam Carbutt
I came into my internship at the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition wanting to gain some insight into the policy landscape surrounding charter schools around the country, and through my work, I [...]
Diverse Perspectives: Brieanna Iyomahan
As an early childhood/special education and psychology double major, I have always been extremely passionate about issues related to education. While I have had a variety of more direct [...]
October 2018 Update
Thanks to all who joined us in Kansas City for our Kansas City Regional Meeting! Over 30 colleagues, partners and friends came together on October 19th. We had the privilege to visit and learn [...]
September 2018 Update
We hope these first few days (or weeks for some of our Coalition schools) have gone smoothly. The start of the school year is always an exciting time of transitions and opportunity! It also [...]
Program Coordinator (Membership)
The Diverse Charter Schools Coalition is a coalition of public charter schools dedicated to promoting racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse student populations. Our vision is that [...]
August 2018 Update
Last month we welcomed our inaugural class of Fellows, host school site leader mentors, and facilitators for DCSC’s School Launch Program Kickoff. Over four days, Fellows shared their leadership [...]
Actually, Charter Schools Can Work Against Segregation
Originally published in Education Post. Reactions to public charter schools seem to exist on an either/or dichotomy characterized by extremes. They are either the only answer to our country’s [...]
June 2018 Update
We want to congratulate our 44 member schools for wrapping up yet another amazing school year! This year was full of inspiration and big moments, but also the daily hard work of preparing kids to [...]