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In this February/March 2004 edition:

School Zone showcases the successful programs of two charter schools-Challenge Charter School and Washtenaw Technical Middle College.

Perspectives presents an abridged transcript of the first of three panels from The “From Margins to Mainstream: Building a Stronger Charter School Movement,” a charter school conference hosted by the Progressive Policy Institute; an event that sparked animated discussion among different segments of the charter school movement.

Read the latest in state charter school news in State Side, a new feature of NCSC News.

Following a fact finding research trip across seven states, Dr. Ron Johnson explains How Good Charter Schools are Meeting the NCLB Challenge and asserts that such strategies should be included in state legislation.

This month's Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) deals with the number of states that have enacted charter school legislation.

Funding information to enhance your financial future:

Grantwriter: Phyllis Ball

Grantwriting Article: Tips for Submitting Proposals Online

Grantwritng Tip: Researching Foundation Grantmaking Using GuideStar

Grant Opportunities:

Federal: Improving Literacy Through School Libraries

Foundation: Binswanger Foundation

State: Michigan: 21st Century Community Learning Center

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NCSC wants to feature your charter school research, success stories and horror stories in future publications. Do you want to get your message out to the charter school community? Writing for the NCSC is an excellent means to achieve this goal. If you'd like to contribute an article to this publication please contact Lynn Kepford by email at lkepford@ncsc.info or by phone at 866.954.1414. The submission deadline is April 7, 2004. Stories may be edited by NCSC's editorial staff.


National Charter School Week/May 3-7, 2004

In recognition of the Fifth Annual National Charter Schools Week, May 3-7, 2004, charter school success stories will be featured in the next edition NCSC News. It’s time for charter schools to be proactive and let the world know about our successes! Selected stories will not only be featured in the NCSC News but will also be included in public relations packets that will be mailed to prominent national media sources. The submission deadline for inclusion in the public relations packet is March 24, 2004 and April 7, 2004 for the newsletter. Please submit your stories to info@NCSC.info. Stories may be edited by NCSC's editorial staff.


NCSC News is published bimonthly by the National Charter School Clearinghouse any opinions, findings, or conclusions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of NCSC, IIA, AIBT education group, or our sponsors.

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