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Accountability
Parent Teacher Conference Successful Fundraisers
State Side
Money Matters
Funding
FAQ



In this edition:

In Presenting the Bigger Picture: Balance and Harmony in the Accountability Debate, Dr. Sarah Cunningham encourages the consideration of all aspects of a school when gauging its effectiveness.

Andra Medea, author of Conflict Unraveled, Fixing Problems at Work and in Families, provides tips on conducting the successful Parent Teacher Conference.

In fundraising, as in business, money follows great ideas explains Stephen Goldstein in Successful Fundraisers Don’t Just Ask For Money.

Read the latest in state charter school news in State Side.

"Retirement Plan Loans" is the third article in the Money Matters series written by Randall Bingham to inform educators of specific principles, financial tools and processes that are available in their financial marketplace.

This edition's Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) provides charter school leaders with the opportunity to have their press release disseminated to over 400 education reporters and provides suggestions for events and activities to celebrate the 6th Annual National Charter Schools Week.

Funding information to enhance your financial future:

Grantwriter: Trudy Kilian

Grantwriting Article: The Federal Review Process

Grantwriting Tip: Profit Quests Fundraising

Grant Opportunities:

Federal: Ready To Teach Program

Foundation: The Beazley Foundation

State: Ohio: Implementing Building-Based Collaborative Grants to Increase Access to and Progress in the General Curriculum for Students with Disabilities (ACCESS Grants)


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Writers Wanted!

The next issue of the NCSC News celebrates
the 6th Annual National Charter Schools Week (May 1-7, 2005).


What a great time to submit an article featuring your charter school research, innovations, and best practices!

If you'd like to contribute an article to this publication please contact us by email at editor@ncsc.info or by phone at 866.954.1414. NCSC News articles are generally research-based and showcase best practices applicable to charter schools. Their focus is on a concept, strategy, or methodology. The recommended length for articles is approximately 1000 words. We usually include an illustration, so if you have something that you'd like us to use, please submit it along with the article. Brief biographical information about the author is included at the end of each article with a link to his/her organization if appropriate. The submission deadline for the next edition is April 21, 2005. 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.

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