S2 Ep1: Changemakers feat. Mike Madrid; Describing Charters As Public Schools; Sac-based Charter School Teaches Punjabi Artwork

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The CharterNation Podcast is a monthly podcast produced by the California Charter School Association. Episodes feature our Changemakers interview series in which CCSA's President & CEO Myrna Castrejón interviews influential charter public school leaders and allies on high-priority topics in K-12 education. Hosted by Ana Tintocalis, a former K-12 education journalist, the CharterNation Podcast also features news/analysis, perspectives and uplifting charter school stories in the Golden State. The CharterNation Podcast is the only podcast dedicated California charter school movement!

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S2 Ep1: Changemakers feat. Mike Madrid; Describing Charters As Public Schools; Sac-based Charter School Teaches Punjabi

January 26, 2023 • California Charter Schools Association • Season 2 • Episode 1

Episode 1 Rundown:

Charter School News: CCSA's Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Miller provides analysis regarding CA Governor Gavin Newsom's budget proposal and what it means for charters.

Changemakers: CCSA's President & CEO Myrna Castrejón interviews Mike Madrid, a CA political analyst who explains the power of the Latino voting block when it comes to charter school support.

My View From Here (Audio Commentary): Debbie Veney, Senior Vice President of Communications/Marketing at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, explains why charter supporters need to emphasize the word "public" when describing charter public schools.

Charter Spotlight: Join us as we take an audio field trip to Sacramento Valley Charter School, the only charter in CA offering Punjabi language instruction.