The Job Market for Charter School Financing and Facilities

A recap of a conversation with someone looking to transition into the charter school facility financing space. ...

23 May, 2026 / 0 Comments

Beyond the Superhero – We Need the Village: Building the Ecosystem for Public Charter School Success

Charter schools are known for innovation in the classroom. It’s time to bring that same innovation to the curbside. The EPA’s massive funding program offers a unique opportunity to modernize...

28 April, 2026 / 0 Comments

The Yellow Bus Goes Green: Why the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program is a Game-Changer for Charter Schools

Charter schools are known for innovation in the classroom. It’s time to bring that same innovation to the curbside. The EPA’s massive funding program offers a unique opportunity to modernize...

03 March, 2026 / 0 Comments

Preparing for Federal Facility Legislation: Plans for the Equitable School Access to Facilities Act in Your State

A newly proposed federal bill by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, the Equitable School Facilities Act, aims to address the long-standing facility imbalance by reimagining and significantly expanding...

30 January, 2026 / 0 Comments

“Project Closet” – Why Little Spaces Matter

Sometimes the smallest of rooms can have an outsized impact. Here's a powerful story to keep in mind when designing a school's home. This is an excerpt from the book,...

07 November, 2025 / 0 Comments

Case Study: Idaho’s Facility Ecosystem

Idaho offers one of the strongest examples of a facility ecosystem through a three-stage process. This case study documents how Idaho did it and how it aligns with the Facility...

21 September, 2025 / 0 Comments

From Sweat Equity to Brain Equity: Rethinking Wealth Building in Charter Schools

Charter schools have long been seen as a gateway to educational opportunity. Can they also be a gateway to financial wealth building? ...

06 August, 2025 / 0 Comments

Can Economic Pressure Finally Open District Doors to Charter Schools?

Across the country, traditional school districts are grappling with a serious challenge: declining student enrollment and mounting financial pressure. Meanwhile, charter schools, particularly those serving historically underserved communities, continue to...

05 July, 2025 / 0 Comments

Why a Community of Practice Matters for School Facilities

Why a Community of Practice Matters for School Facilities When it comes to improving public education, no organization works in isolation. Each is part of a broader network of schools, nonprofits,...

16 June, 2025 / 0 Comments

Why Charter Schools Need a Facility Ecosystem

In the world of education reform, we obsess over leadership, curriculum, accountability, and autonomy. We debate instructional models and argue for teacher development. But here’s the secret that’s been quietly...

23 May, 2025 / 0 Comments