2019 in Review
As we prepare for the urgent work of 2020, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the highlights and accomplishments of the last year.
Our Top 10 Resources
A curated list of useful resources published by our team and other partner organizations.
2015-2016 CRDC Analysis
New CRDC findings show increased enrollment of students with disabilities in charter schools, but disproportionate discipline rates persist.
We advocate for students with disabilities to ensure that if they are interested in attending charter schools, they are able to access and thrive in schools designed to enable all students to succeed.
What We Do
Document and Communicate Facts
The Center is committed to proactively disseminating information about the status of students with disabilities in the charter sector.
Inform Policy
As a part of our efforts to engage in the national discussion, the Center works to track and inform federal, state, and local policy.
Develop Coalitions
The Center is committed to bringing together stakeholders to create economies of scale in order to better serve students with disabilities in charter schools.
Build Capacity in the Field
The Center works to actively engage key stakeholders to fully leverage the innovative opportunities created by charter school laws.
News from the Center
Statement on the Trump Administration’s Proposed FY21 Education Budget
The Center calls upon Congress to reject the White House's Fiscal Year 2021 budget, which proposes to completely decimate federal support for public schools, threatening access for students in every state.
February 12, 2020
Statement on the Trump Administration’s Promotion of the Education Freedom Scholarships Program
In a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s promotion of the Education Freedom Scholarships program, the Center urged he Administration and Congress to only support regulated school choice so that parents can make decisions that will not limit or eliminate their child’s civil rights.
February 5, 2020
GAO Reports Highlight the Intersection of Race and Privilege in Special Education
Together, two recent reports on special education by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO)—Varied State Criteria May Contribute to Differences in Percentages of Children Served (April 2019) and IDEA Dispute Resolution Activity in Selected States Varied Based on School Districts' Characteristics (November 2019)—highlight the disturbing fact that the structures governing special education can contribute significantly to outcome disparities based on a student’s race and privilege.
February 3, 2020
Lauren Morando Rhim Named Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow
The Center is thrilled to announce that Co-Founder and Executive Director Lauren Morando Rhim has been named to the winter 2020 cohort of Pahara-Aspen Education Fellows. This two-year fellowship, a highly selective partnership between the Pahara and Aspen Institutes, brings together innovative and equity-focused education leaders for deep learning, connection, and collaboration aimed at tackling the toughest challenges in public education.
January 23, 2020
The Center Submits Comments on Changing OSSE Regulations
On January 7, the Center submitted public comments to the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 30 (Special Education) of Title 5-A in the District of Columbia’s Municipal Regulations.
January 17, 2020
2019 Year in Review
As we prepare for the urgent work of 2020, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the highlights and accomplishments of the last year. It was a year of significant growth for the Center, with new initiatives at the programmatic and policy levels, new staff, and renewed energy for our mission of ensuring that students with disabilities are able to fully access and thrive in charter schools.
January 6, 2020
