National Charter Collaborative

You lead schools. You hold communities. You show up every single day.   But you also deserve moments like this. Laughter. Play. A break from carrying it all.   At NCC, we believe that joy isn't just a luxury, it's leadership fuel. Because when leaders of color are supported, resourced, and seen...schools thrive and students rise with them. ✨   👉🏾 What’s one practice that helps you protect your joy?

Too many charter leaders of color are carrying the weight of school leadership alone.   This isolation isn’t just a leadership challenge, it affects school culture, sustainability, and ultimately, student success.   Every leader deserves a network that understands their reality. Every school deserves leadership that’s supported, not isolated.   Discover your network of fellow charter school leaders that "get you" at the National Charter Collaborative.    👉🏿 NCC membership is free until 2027. Join today and strengthen your leadership journey - https://lnkd.in/gxS4sUQg

Charter schools are stepping into a bigger role in America’s future connecting classrooms to careers, building equity into innovation, and proving that students thrive when leaders think differently.   Not only this but, recognition from lawmakers and national spotlights on charter schools, student-centered design and leadership changes lives... and that this momentum matters!   Check out the Forbes article here:  https://lnkd.in/gpEJt5SN

⏰ Reminder: Our next Catalyst Series is in two days!  You’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to school culture. Learn how to steer with systems, clarity, and vision.   📅 Wed, Oct 15 | 11 AM EST 📍 Virtual | Free 🎤 Facilitated by Rictor Craig, Co-founder of Statesmen College Prep + NCC Manati Fellow alum    👉🏿Register here: 

Lasting school transformation doesn’t come from a single program or policy, it comes from how leaders lead every day.   The research is clear: when leaders invest in people, share power, and keep instruction at the center, schools don’t just improve, they thrive. Real change is adaptive, and collective.   👉🏿 Which leadership move feels most urgent for your school right now?

Loneliness is becoming a public health concern, especially for teens. Research shows adolescence is the peak period for recurring loneliness, with ripple effects on mental health, academics, and even lifelong well-being.   For school leaders, this means every choice, how we structure advisories, foster peer connection, or affirm student identity can either reinforce isolation or build belonging.   The question isn’t if loneliness is showing up in your school. It’s how you’re addressing it. What's your take on teen loneliness?

👩🏽🏫 Charter enrollment is up ~492,000 students since 2019–20, signaling rising family demand for options.  https://lnkd.in/gXpSjdKK 💰 The U.S. Dept. of Education awarded CSP grants across six programs as applications doubled, boosting new/expanding charters and facilities. https://lnkd.in/gAkzKxhe   🏫 North Carolina secured $53M in federal funds to open seats, support CTE/STEM/AI pathways, and tackle facilities barriers.  https://lnkd.in/g2qBagUh ✊🏾 Thousands rallied in NYC for fair charter funding, citing an estimated $12,000 less per student compared to district schools.   https://lnkd.in/gKjQB52n  👉🏿 Follow us for more charter school updates.

Strong school culture is not just set, it’s led, managed, and sustained. That’s why our next Catalyst Series workshop is designed for leaders and deans of culture who want to sharpen their tools for building environments where students and staff thrive.   📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 11 AM EST  📍 Virtual + Free  🎤 Facilitator: Rictor Craig, Co-founder of Statesmen College Prep + NCC Manati Fellow alum   You’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to culture. Ready to lead with intention?  👉🏿Register here:  https://lnkd.in/g679N8n9

Teaching is never just about lessons and the classroom. It’s leadership, advocacy, and showing up for students and for education, every single day.   At NCC, we celebrate the educators, especially the leaders of color in single-site charters who carry that work forward despite every challenge. ✊🏾   Tag a teacher you'd love to celebrate today!

Teacher burnout isn’t a personal failure, it’s a systemic one.  Workloads, pay, lack of respect, and political attacks are pushing educators out of classrooms. And when teachers struggle, students lose.   🛑 The solution isn’t “more self-care.” ✅ It’s systemic change: smaller classes, stronger supports, and giving educators the autonomy and respect they deserve.   At NCC, we partner with leaders of color to push for these changes while equipping them with tools and community to lead sustainable schools. Because thriving teachers = thriving students.   👉🏿 What’s one systemic shift you’d prioritize for educators right now?