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Elevate Collegiate Charter School in Houston, TX needed additional classrooms to house its enrollment. The obvious answer was to install portable classrooms on the large yard. The less obvious solution was to build a mezzanine in what was formerly attic space by building a structure within a structure. The 2nd challenge was providing accessibility to said mezzanine. The obvious solution was to install an elevator. The less obvious was to build a lift. Here are both creative solutions in place saving time, money, and without compromise. Texas Charter School Development (TCSD)

What could the new administration mean for afterschool? Our policy experts are weighing in. Register to join our two-part webinar series on January 15 and 16! What you will learn: ✔️ What to expect regarding federal education policy and how it could affect afterschool and summer learning programs. ✔️ Opportunities and challenges that come with the new policies. ✔️ How you can take action to emphasize the importance of these programs for families and communities. ✔️ How state and city leaders have worked with lawmakers to prioritize afterschool programs. ✔️ And how you can get involved in efforts to increase public investments in these programs! Claim your spot now, this webinar is filling up fast! https://lnkd.in/eBwjmf95

This is happening TOMORROW!! Book in (it's free!) & pop along for a chat about all things #TeacherTraining with our fabulous James & Katie - our September '24 cohort is looking amazing & we'd love for you to join them! ✈️🌟 #GetIntoTeaching #TransformingLives

It can be hard to find answers to basic school questions like—Which charters are available in Charlotte? So, we're fixing that. ⭐ Check out our new blog for a list of Charlotte-area charters ⭐ Or—better yet—sign our School Selection Info Sessions to access to our School Search Tool. 📍 It shows magnet, traditional, and charter schools on a map and with other key information! https://lnkd.in/e8kJdexW #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation #publicschools #charlottemecklenburgschools #charlottekids #TogetherWeRyse #EducationMatters

As we move into the holiday season, CSBA's Safe Schools Toolkit is available to help LEAs gain a better understanding of the components of a positive school climate, the impact it has on student well-being and academic outcomes, and how to support children and families. Section four of the toolkit — written by Derby Pattengill, whose expertise was honed across 17 years serving as Vice President for Health and Community Concerns for the California State PTA and as President of the 9th District PTA, covering 70,000 members in San Diego and Imperial counties — also offers LEA examples of best practices, outlines potential areas in which governance teams can make the most impact, provides relevant guidance, resources and more! Check out this section and the rest of the toolkit at https://lnkd.in/gbZ6b4Cv

Project 2025: The Battle for Education’s Future In this upcoming Educators House conference, we're diving into Project 2025—NO CAP. Is it a blueprint for reform or a recipe for chaos? We’re peeling back the layers on School Choice, Title I, the Department of Education. Are these policies giving power back to the people or pulling the rug out from under our students and teachers? This isn’t about left or right—it’s about the future of education, your classroom, your kids. Join us as we ask the tough questions. No fluff, just facts. Let’s get educated—if not us, who? https://lnkd.in/gMeGxK32

Hello BOSTON! Jay Yung and I are at the National Charter School convention in Boston. PROUDUCT has been working with charter schools to lower costs on critical items like uniforms, desks, lights, chairs, hard wood flooring, etc. We like this business because A) Huge supporter of education. B) Big believer in competition C) Fan of cost cutting Charter schools are unique because they are privately built, publicly funded, independently managed. This means they have the ability to adjust content, voice, approach, and structure to meet the educational goal. What's your opinion on Charter Schools and school choice? #education #charterschools #uniforms

Texas Charter School Development (TCSD) is thrilled to be partnering with Elevate Collegiate Charter School in Houston, TX. We focus on finding innovative solutions to address the unique challenges faced by our charter school partners. Our collaboration with Elevate Collegiate exemplifies this commitment. Faced with the need for additional classrooms, we embarked on a thorough exploration of options alongside Elevate's dedicated team. Together, we identified the opportunity to repurpose previously unused attic space into a functional mezzanine, effectively optimizing available resources and space. Recognizing the importance of accessibility, we sought a solution that would ensure inclusivity for all students. The decision to implement a lift, rather than a traditional elevator, underscored our joint focus on efficiency and practicality. This project underscores our collective dedication to educational excellence and equitable access. It stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and innovative problem-solving in achieving shared goals. #TCSD #PartnershipSuccess #InnovativeSolutions #EducationalExcellence #InclusiveSpaces

Hey, Florida educators! 👋 We know the standardized assessment and school accountability landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years. To keep track of it all, we put together this nifty guide, "A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in Florida," with information on how to reach your goals—and how MasteryPrep can help. https://bit.ly/48uZYYQ

Where is Bouncy? Getting published! Did you know that using pretend play (especially when involving play animals) can improve the development of empathy and self-regulation? Bouncy’s Ready to Learn Resilience program was recently referenced by author Bridget Walker, as a key tool to Supporting Inclusion & Self-Regulation in Young Learners Using Multi-Sensory SEL. Check out the latest publication: Thriving School Communities Focused on Wellness and Equity by Levering MTSS by Lori Lynass, Bridget Walker and Erika McDowell. This user-friendly handbook aims to provide school and district leaders the tools to effectively implement MTSS… including Bouncy!