Member Benefits 2024-25

When a kindergartener with hearing loss arrived at a rural charter school, the community faced a challenge. What they discovered was that by embracing American Sign Language, they didn't just support one student—they enriched the lives of everyone in the school.

What do a charter school advocacy day, a state representative, and a governor have in common? They all played a part in helping one recent graduate from The Academy discover her passion.

Rural charter schools often struggle to provide consistent, nutritious meals. But Steamboat Montessori, a K-5 school in Northwest Colorado, found an innovative solution by partnering with a neighboring school district.

Mary Faith Hall, our 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award winner, spent 16 years guiding Thomas MacLaren School with a deep commitment to its mission and vision. As she transitions from her role as Executive Director, she reflects on lessons learned from leading both her school community and the broader charter movement.

Many of this year's Charter Champions are leaving high school and heading into the next phase of their life! To celebrate, we're catching up with each of them to discover what's next in both life and leadership.

Seven years after founding Vega Collegiate Academy, Dr. Kate Mullins reflects on her journey with a perspective that can only come with time and experience. Hear what this 2025 Charter School Leader of the Year has to say as she transitions out of her current role in the charter school community.