The February Edition of NCSC News Features:

Counting Our Blessings by Dr. Checker E. Finn, Jr., President of the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation.

Community Relations 101 for Charter Schools by Andrea Zavislak, NCSC Communications Coordinator.

Texas A & M University: Mitchell Center a "Success Story" by Anita Miller, News Editor for the San Marcos Daily Record.

Is There a Teacher Shortage? New Report Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Arizona’s Teacher Shortage by Rebecca Gau, Researcher with the Morrison Institute of Public Policy.

Funding Information and grantwriting tips including an article about The Proposal is in the Mail; What Next?. This month's state grant opportunity of the month is Idaho.

FAQ (and an answer): Opening a charter school.

From Our Readers share your comments, opinions, and/or story with NCSC News.

NCSC Event Calendar helping you plan for a more successful tomorrow.

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Online Fundraising & Grantwriting Discussion
Please join us for an interactive discussion on fundraising and grantwriting topics
Thursday, February 20 through Wednesday, February 26.

Fundraising and grantwriting professionals from across the nation will review and, within a business day, respond to questions posted on the NCSC website from Thursday, February 20 through Wednesday, February 26. This discussion will be completely interactive so that your charter school colleagues from across the nation also can read and answer your inquiries. To sign up and participate in this discussion click here.

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Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount for both of the NCSC National Events.

Don't forget to register for the National Summit: Bridging the Gap to Community Empowerment and the Ring the Bell for Education Reform Conference

CLICK HERE to register!

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