Back to Blog This Article was shared on May 15, 2026, by CharterFolk. Turning the Tassel: Charter School Alumni Are Experiencing Real Success I believe in the power of charter schools. The first time I stepped into one, I knew there was something special. I could see these schools had the potential to change children’s…

Back to Blog A R T I C L E  0 1 – A D V O C A C Y Your Voice in Raleigh: How NCAPCS Fights for Your School Charter schools don’t succeed in isolation. The policies that shape what you can do – your funding, your autonomy, your ability to serve students…

Back to Blog Brevard Academy Celebrates End-of-Year Staff Honors Pisgah Forest, NC – Brevard Academy is proud to recognize four outstanding staff members selected by their peers for the school’s End-of-Year Staff Honors. This year’s honorees are Jamie Conley, 2nd Grade Teacher, named Teacher of the Year; Kristen Mullins, 4th Grade Teacher, named Rookie of…

We are excited to share several key partnerships that will support the implementation and long-term success of the NC GROW Charter Schools Program (CSP). As part of our commitment to strengthening charter school quality across North Carolina, NC GROW CSP has selected exceptional partners whose expertise in governance, finance, research, and leadership will help strengthen…

Meet the new NCAPCS team members! The North Carolina Association for Public Charter Schools is thrilled to announce the addition of four new staff members to help support the rollout of the NC GROW CSP grant. Vanessa Baker will serve as Technical Assistance Specialist. Vanessa has an extensive background in charter school management and grants…

Back to Blog Article originally published on May 4, 2026 on the CharterFolk website.  Article written by John Ceballos John Ceballos May 4, 2026 We are honored to profile the extraordinary Cherie Graham, Chief of Instructional Support and Family Engagement, Sugar Creek Charter School. There’s a story Cherie Graham likes to tell about the day she decided to join Sugar Creek Charter School.…

Back to Blog Teacher: Thaihien Hicks School:  Carolina Charter Academy Nominated By:  Lisa Hart Ms. Hicks is a tremendous 8th-grade science teacher and holds every single one of her students to high standards. She unpacks their 8th-grade science standards with them before each unit and ensures her pupils understand they are in full control of…

Back to Blog Teacher:  Kristen Mullins School: Brevard Academy Nominated By:  Amber Wolfe Kristen Mullins is the kind of teacher every student deserves, and every school hopes to have as a staff member. She is steady, inspiring, and has a knack for balancing it all to make learning both meaningful and fun. As a 4th-grade…

Back to Blog 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 schools every day because you are the ones who…

Back to Blog 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 say without hesitation that he is one of the most engaging…