Last week, Dallan and I had the opportunity to attend the 25th annual South Carolina Charter School Conference in Hilton Head, SC. Like the NC conference, Dallan presented his breakout session, “Enrollment Favors the Bold.”  Unlike NC, we didn’t have a booth this time - but we did get to host a table during the coffeehouse table chats to discuss strategies for increasing enrollment. We also attended the keynote from Principal Kafele, who has delivered more than 3,000 keynote addresses. He had...

As educators, leaders, and supporters of school communities, it can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day challenges of running a charter school. Enrollment demands, staffing shortages, compliance deadlines, testing cycles, and community expectations can take up all our focus. But stepping back and reflecting on what we’re thankful  for can help us reconnect with our “why”. Why we serve, why we teach, and why we continue to fight for high-quality education for every child. Here are some...

At Charter Connect, we believe that being well-rounded means more than just being great at what we do—it means being good to the world around us. While we work hard to build a strong and supportive company culture, we also make it a priority to give back beyond the workplace. Every member of our team volunteers in different ways—whether that’s serving at local food banks, mentoring youth, supporting victims of domestic violence, helping with school PTOs, or lending a hand to community events....