On February 3, 2020, Laura Waters wrote in NJ Left Behind about ongoing tension between charter and traditional district public schools in Newark, drawing on Paul O’Neill’s January 31 op-ed in the New Jersey Star-Ledger.
Feb 03
Jan 31
On January 31, 2020, Paul O’Neill wrote an op-ed in the New Jersey Star-Ledger arguing that, given the ongoing success of charter schools in Newark, the city’s superintendent should work to bridge the walls between charter and traditional public schools, rather than creating conflict between them.
Jan 23
The Center is thrilled to announce that Co-Founder and Executive Director Lauren Morando Rhim has been named to the winter 2020 cohort of Pahara-Aspen Education Fellows. This two-year fellowship, a highly selective partnership between the Pahara and Aspen Institutes, brings together innovative and equity-focused education leaders for deep learning, connection, and collaboration aimed at tackling the toughest challenges in public education.
Jan 21
2020 was a year like no other—and this January we're pausing to reflect upon the past year and assess the urgent work ahead. Each of the year's challenges, from COVID-19 to our overdue reckoning with systemic racism, has disproportionately impacted students with disabilities. Alongside our partners in the disability advocacy and education communities, the Center has met these obstacles head-on by providing support to school and district leaders and working with policymakers to protect the rights of students with disabilities. With a new administration and a vaccine on the way, there is hope on the horizon in 2021—but the essential work of addressing the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 and systemic racism is just beginning. Students with disabilities have faced significant challenges in accessing the supports and services they are owed by law, and the full ramifications of learning loss from school closures and remote learning have yet to be seen. In 2021, we look forward to working alongside a diverse range of partners to address the impacts of COVID-19 and prepare for the new "normal." Our Response to COVID-19 As soon as schools shut down last March, we pivoted to provide resources to help school leaders and teachers cope with [...]
Jan 17
On January 7, the Center submitted public comments to the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 30 (Special Education) of Title 5-A in the District of Columbia’s Municipal Regulations.
Jan 10
On January 10, 2020, Lauren Morando Rhim wrote an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle about the need for additional oversight of special education in Texas.
Jan 06
As we prepare for the urgent work of 2020, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the highlights and accomplishments of the last year. It was a year of significant growth for the Center, with new initiatives at the programmatic and policy levels, new staff, and renewed energy for our mission of ensuring that students with disabilities are able to fully access and thrive in charter schools.
Dec 30
On December 30, 2019, Lauren Morando Rhim chatted with New Hampshire’s Valley News about the challenges charter schools face in educating students with disabilities.
Dec 04
As we evolve into an increasingly global and information-rich economy, the promise of virtual learning is enticing. Unfortunately, the reality falls short of the promise, and far too many virtual providers are attempting to hide behind the profile of their students as an excuse for low performance. Recent developments in Nevada highlight the dangers of this trend.
Nov 18
On November 18, 2019, the Houston Chronicle profiled ongoing challenges with special education in Texas schools, quoting Lauren Morando Rhim.