Back to Blog W.I.S.E. is a mentorship and leadership development program hosted by NCAPCS that fosters and grows women leaders in the North Carolina Charter School space. W.I.S.E. stands for Women Inspiring and Seeking Empowerment. This year’s cohort is sponsored by Kerr Connect! Kera Stephens The Capitol Encore Academy Ms. Stephens is currently the…
Back to Blog Charter Your Future Career Showcase Connects Students to Endless Possibilities Written by: Jameya Jones, Ed. D. On September 19th, students from across North Carolina came together for a day filled with career exploration, hands-on learning, and fun at the Charter Your Future Career Showcase! The inaugural showcase welcomed 700 students and more…
Back to Blog November 3, 2026, is our General Election! Do you want to know what your candidate(s) think about NC Charter Schools? Click the button below to see the responses from the questionnaire sent out to candidates by NCAPCS Action and the NC Coalition for Charter Schools. Click Here to see the candidate…
From the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools: Last week, the National Alliance released a factsheet about Hispanic student enrollment in public charter schools. The release comes as charter schools nationwide celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions, cultures, and experiences of Hispanic students and families. This year, 1.5 million Hispanic students are enrolled in…
Back to Blog Please Interrupt Me Written by Deb Brown It happens nearly every day, all day long. A teacher pops their head into my office. A student catches me in the hallway. A parent stops me in the car line. And almost always, they begin the same way: “I’m so sorry to interrupt.” On…
Back to Blog Building Stronger Schools Through Stronger Community Partnerships A strong school does more than educate students inside its classrooms. It connects students and families with the people, organizations, and resources that make a community thrive. For charter schools, building meaningful relationships with community partners can be especially valuable. Local businesses, nonprofits, colleges and…
Back to Blog Building Strong Relationships Between Schools and Local Emergency Services A strong school community is built on relationships-and some of the most important relationships a school can develop are with the people who help protect and serve the community every day. Local police departments, fire departments, emergency medical services (EMS), emergency management agencies,…
Back to Blog We’re excited to announce that applications are open for the fifth cohort of the Families Invested in Reforming Education (FIRE) fellowship. We developed the FIRE fellowship to empower parents, advocates, educators and leaders to become community changemakers. Fellows receive training on how to advocate for and advance policies in their community, with…
Back to Blog NC College Connect: A Simpler Path to College for North Carolina Students For many high school students, the college admissions process can feel overwhelming. Applications, essays, test scores, recommendation letters, deadlines, and questions about whether a college will say “yes” can create unnecessary stress. North Carolina is making that process easier through NC…
Back to Blog AFTER GRADUATING ITS FIRST SENIOR CLASS, UNION DAY SCHOOL BREAKS GROUND ON $12.7 MILLION EXPANSION New academic and athletic facility will support the Weddington charter school’s continued growth WEDDINGTON, N.C. – Just months after celebrating the graduation of its first senior class, Students, staff, families, board members and project partners gathered on…