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May 18
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Round-up of coverage from National Charter Schools Week

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Aviation II students at Northeast Academy for Aerospace & Advanced Technologies. Courtesy of NEAAAT/EdNC.

National Charter Schools Week ended on Saturday, and we had a great time highlighting innovation at public charter schools. This year’s NCSW theme was “Building the Workforce of Tomorrow.”

Here’s an excerpt below from an EdNC perspective piece written by Coalition Exec. Director Dave Machado:

This week, communities across the country celebrate National Charter Schools Week, recognizing the nearly 4 million families nationwide that choose a public charter school education.

Here at home, our state ranks fourth in the nation for charter school enrollment growth, adding more than 31,000 additional students over the past five years. Today, more than 160,000 North Carolina children attend a public charter school, each representing parents making a deliberate choice for their child.

But enrollment numbers only tell part of the story. The greater impact comes from what’s happening inside these schools — and what it means for North Carolina’s economic future.

Our state faces a workforce challenge: The UNC System estimates North Carolina will add 260,000 new jobs over the next decade, requiring skilled workers to fill positions in manufacturing, technology, health sciences, and aerospace.

The question is whether our education system is prepared to deliver them. Across North Carolina, public charter schools are answering that question by offering innovative curricular options and technical training.

Just consider this recent Facebook post from the Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies (NEAAAT), an Elizabeth City charter school that’s six miles from one of the largest Coast Guard air stations in the country: “NEAAAT, in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center and Airbus Helicopters, is the recipient of the shell and engine parts of an MH-65 Dolphin. This expands aviation students from prototypes to real world application right here in Elizabeth City!”

Do you think maybe they’re doing something right?

Read the full article here.

What are some other highlights from the week?

North Carolina Rep. John Torbett (R-Gaston) also shared a legislative resolution in honor of National Charter Schools Week.

Nov 25
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RISE Charter School hosts Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell

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Students at RISE Charter School with Mayor Janet Cowell. Photo courtesy of RISE.

RISE Charter School, a K-8 public charter school in Southeast Raleigh, recently welcomed Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell to campus. Way to go, RISE! We always love to see charter schools hosting local elected leaders to show them the amazing work they’re doing with students.

We share the write-up from RISE below.

On Friday, RISE had the honor of welcoming Mayor Janet Cowell to our campus! Principal Jowers and Ms. Graham guided her through several classrooms, where she met scholars, peeked into lessons, and felt the positive energy that fills our building.

A highlight came when the Mayor settled into a Kindergarten classroom to read Be Kind which capped our school’s week long focus on kindness. Scholars listened closely, asked great questions, and proudly shared the RISE Creed.

The visit ended with a conversation with our Scholar Government Association, who impressed the Mayor with their leadership, confidence, and ideas for Raleigh’s future.

We were especially grateful for Mayor Cowell’s generosity of time during a challenging week for our city. Her presence brought warmth, encouragement, and visibility to our school community at just the right moment.

Learn more about RISE Charter School here.

Sep 30
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RISE Charter School posts historic proficiency increase

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Photo courtesy of RISE Charter School.

RISE Charter School is celebrating some great news following the release of 2024-25 accountability data. A K-8 charter school in Raleigh, RISE experienced a 21-point proficiency increase last year. We think that’s pretty amazing!

Here’s the big news, directly from RISE:

After a historic 21-point proficiency increase last year and now exceeding growth for multiple years in a row, RISE has officially moved off the state’s Low Performing list for the first time in our history. This milestone proves what we’ve always believed: when we work together, our scholars can achieve at the highest levels.

View the RISE announcement. Congratulations to RISE Charter!

RISE Charter School is a Coalition member school.

Mar 11
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RISE Charter School in Raleigh marks Cancer Walk, Career Week

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This is a big week for RISE Charter School in Raleigh, and so we wanted to share the event news with our charter school stakeholders! On Thursday at 10 AM, the school will host a Cancer Walk to support two staff members who are currently battling the illness.

Please consider coming out to walk and supporting these amazing staff members–along with this outstanding public charter school.

The FCCLA club at RISE is putting on the event, with donations going to the American Cancer Society.

Here are the event details:

 

In addition, RISE this week is marking College & Career Week, highlighting various professions and industries. On Friday, students will participate in Job Interview & CEO Day.

Here are the details for the week’s themes and events:

RISE is a tuition-free public charter school located in Raleigh that serves an economically disadvantaged student population. Last year RISE was the second highest- performing charter school in the state in terms of growth, earning it a berth in the top 1% of public schools for growth.

RISE is also a Coalition member school.

Above photo courtesy of RISE Charter School.