Archive for May 2026

The Importance of School-Level Advocacy Back to Blog May 4, 2026 emoore21 Charter school advocacy groups and lobbyists spend a great deal of time in Raleigh during the legislative session, meeting with legislators and strengthening the case for school choice. However, some of the most effective advocates can be the folks who work in our…

Rock Star Teacher Nominee | Ian Canary-King Back to Blog May 1, 2026 emoore21 Teacher:  Ian Canary-King School:  ArtSpace Charter School, Swannanoa, NC Nominated By:  Dr. Sarena Fuller   It is my pleasure to nominate Ian Canary-King for the Rock Star Teacher Award. I have worked with Ian for the past six years and can…

Rock Star Teacher Nominee | Elizabeth Leuver Back to Blog May 1, 2026 emoore21 Teacher:  Elizabeth Leuver School:  Carolina Charter Academy, Angier, NC Nominated By:  Kimberly Ross It is my pleasure to recommend Elizabeth Leuver as a candidate for the 2026 Rockstar Teacher award. I have had the opportunity to work with Ms. Leuver for…

Making Science a Curiosity-Provoking Adventure Back to Blog emoore21  Making Science a Curiosity-Provoking Adventure (Originally titled “Sensemaking in Science”) In this article in Educational Leadership, Thomas McKenna (Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education) says that somewhere between young children’s boundless curiosity (kids’ questions about a large mushroom they discovered on the playground) and high-school science…