May 4, 2020 | Curriculum & Instruction, Educators, Terry's Blog
It’s hard to remember a time when we have been more grateful for educators! This pandemic has turned our education system upside down. It has also given us the chance to witness how innovative, creative, and dedicated our teachers are! We have asked so much of them,...
Oct 22, 2019 | Curriculum & Instruction, Educators, School Choice, Terry's Blog
Educating Students with Disabilities Last week, the National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools and the Center on Reinventing Public Education released Seizing the Opportunity: Educating Students with Disabilities in Charter Schools, a report...
Sep 26, 2019 | Curriculum & Instruction, Educators, Terry's Blog
Supporting our Gifted Children One of CSI’s priorities is to ensure access and equity for all students across our schools. When folks typically hear this priority, they usually think of supports around students with disabilities, English Learners, and economically...
Sep 11, 2019 | Authorizing, Curriculum & Instruction, Educators, Professional Development, School Choice, School Leadership, Terry's Blog
As I have shared in previous blog posts, at the heart of CSI’s mission is a focus on high-quality options for all students, with a particular focus on at-risk kids. As an organization, CSI continues to actively prioritize service to and outcomes for at-risk students...
Aug 27, 2019 | Advocacy, Authorizing, Curriculum & Instruction, Educators, Terry's Blog
The Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) is committed to the creation and success of high-quality charter public schools that meet the needs of their communities, particularly those serving at-risk populations and working to close the achievement gap. CSI...
Mar 26, 2019 | Curriculum & Instruction, Educators, School Leadership, Terry's Blog
Does curriculum matter? Maybe not as much as previously thought, according to a recent study released by the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University. The study, which looked at student achievement data in six states across three school years and...
