Innovation in education
Innovation in education involves rethinking traditional approaches to teaching, learning, and school operations. At the Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI), innovation is not limited to new technologies or teaching methods; it encompasses any strategy that significantly improves student outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

Innovative Schools Guidebook
CSI believes that innovation is the driving force behind meaningful and lasting change in education. CSI’s commitment to supporting schools in exploring bold, creative, and forward-thinking approaches is key to its work as a charter public school authorizer. Learn more about innovative schools and processes through CSI’s Innovative Schools Guidebook.
Stories of Impact & Innovation
This collection of vignettes showcases how schools across the CSI portfolio bring innovation to life – expanding access through flexible calendars and transportation solutions, deepening learning through targeted academic and social-emotional supports, and strengthening school culture through safety, belonging, and community partnership.