NCSC News - June/July 2004

NCSC News

In this June/July 2004 edition:

In Grace Under Pressure, Andra Medea, a conflict resolution specialist, describes the process of flooding, a brain disconnect caused by pressures that frequently transform well-intentioned, well-educated individuals into inarticulate, incoherent, uncoordinated dolts. Medea succinctly describes the problem and provides strategies to make it stop.

Ripples in Innovation details the origins and impact of the charter school movement in Minnesota and makes recommendations on the steps necessary to expand and strenghten the movement; the report provides direction for new policy initiatives and ideas -- not just in Minnesota, but nationally.

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

John Bishop of Accent on Success and author of 'Goal Setting for Today's Students' provides 10 Top Motivators for parents to use with their children to facilitate academic achievement.

This month's Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) is How are Charter Schools Funded?

Funding information to enhance your financial future:

Grantwriter: Marcia Hopp-Newman

Grantwriting Article: Just Answer the Questions and Other Tips for an Award-Winning Proposal

Grantwritng Tip: Grant Spy™: The grant-seeker's intelligence source™

Grant Opportunities:

Federal: The Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools will award grants to promote mentoring programs for children with the greatest need.

Foundation: The Achelis Foundation

State: New Jersey - Early Reading First

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Writers Wanted!

NCSC wants to feature your charter school research, innovations, and best practices! 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 NCSC by email at editor@ncsc.info or by phone at 866.463.6814. The submission deadline for the next edition is August 4, 2004. Articles may be edited by NCSC's editorial staff.

NCSC News is published bimonthly by the National Charter School Clearinghouse, with the support of the International Institute of the Americas (IIA), 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.