Welcome our New NCAPCS Board Members!
Back to Blog At the May NCAPCS Board Meeting, three new board members were voted to join the board! We are very excited to have these three highly regarded charter school leaders on our board. Dr. Brian Mathis Executive Director, Vance Charter School, Henderson, NC Dr. Brian Mathis has served North Carolina’s public schools for…
Going “Old School”: Union Day School Embraces Pen-and-Paper Curriculum, Reverses Classroom Tech Trend
Back to Blog Going “Old School”: Union Day School Embraces Pen-and-Paper Curriculum, Reverses Classroom Tech Trend Union Day School in Weddington has announced the implementation of new schoolwide screen time restrictions beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, reinforcing the school’s ongoing commitment to student wellness, academic focus, and meaningful classroom engagement. With this initiative, Union…
The Member Advantage: Real Savings, Real Dollars
Back to Blog A R T I C L E 0 2 – M E M B E R S A V I N G S The Member Advantage: Real Savings, Real Dollars Charter schools operate on tight budgets. Every dollar saved on operations, professional development, and events is a dollar that can go back…
CharterFolk Contributor Debbie Veney – Turning the Tassel: Charter School Alumni Are Experiencing Real Success
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…
Your Voice in Raleigh: How NCAPCS Fights for Your School
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…
Brevard Academy Celebrates End-Of-Year Staff Honors
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…
NC GROW Partnership Announcement
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!
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…
CharterFolk X Volume 5.25 Cherie Graham — Seeing Every Person in the Room
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.…
Rock Star Teacher Nominee | Thaihien Hicks
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…