Center for Learner Equity

Beth Hawkins of the 74 Million shares that the main takeaway from our latest report is that “the most promising developments are the result of cultures that hold general and special educators jointly responsible for the success of all students.” Read the article here:?https://lnkd.in/dn7R5GPU Mott Haven Academy Charter School, North Star College Preparatory Academy for Boys, Tapestry Charter School

In the latest report from our Charter School Sustainability Study, we discuss how charter schools leverage the benefits of the autonomy granted to them under the law to build systems that drive stronger outcomes for students with disabilities: https://lnkd.in/d-Y5y2gx

Today, we released the 6th report of our larger Charter School Sustainability Study, highlighting the work of 29 charter schools and charter management organizations (CMOs) in building systems of support for students with disabilities. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/d-Y5y2gx

In the spirit of recognizing #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we wanted to share this excellent resource on Indigenous Land Acknowledgement, published by the Native Governance Center. Read the guide here: https://buff.ly/3nMlp1H.

Thank you so much for engaging with our #ThrowbackThursday series, celebrating our 10th Anniversary! We’ve enjoyed sharing our milestones with you and reflecting on the work we’ve done over the last decade. We look forward to another decade of impact and helping and supporting the improvement of educational environments and outcomes for students with disabilities. #CLE #CLETakes10

CLE’s Lauren Morando Rhim discusses how our Charter School Equity, Growth, Quality & Sustainability Study unpacks how charter schools can harness their freedom and flexibility to shed outdated models that are holding students with disabilities back: https://lnkd.in/dg8HJy9m #CLEInTheNews

Our Executive Director & Co-Founder, Lauren Morando Rhim wrote an Opinion for K-12 Dive, discussing how charter schools can effectively harness their flexibility to overhaul models that hold back students with disabilities. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dg8HJy9m

In the spirit of celebrating #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth, we wanted to elevate this resource explaining the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and how it prevents discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Read all about it here: https://buff.ly/46GUDgl!

Exciting News: NY-RISE Resources Now Available! Empowering charter schools with free, evidence-based tools for inclusive education! ? Data-driven instructional coaching? ? Positive behavior support? ? Financial planning? ? Post-secondary pathways? ? Compliance Access videos, PD decks, and turn-key materials to transform your campus services for students with disabilities. A 3-year collaboration between WestEd, CLE, and Special Education Consultant Meghan Fitzgerald. Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/gH9wQRsE #InclusiveEducation #CharterSchools #SpecialEducation #TheCenterforLearnerEquity

? ? SXSW 2025 + CLE = A fierce panel on the intersection of race, class, and disability in public education! ?? Austin, TX, March 7-15 REGISTER: https://buff.ly/2sNruxI CLE's Executive Director, Lauren Morando Rhim with partners from Marshall CoLab and Blue Engine have been selected by SXSW's user generated forum on forging new frontiers to get real about how we can shift mindsets and beliefs around what's possible for students with disabilities. 50 years after kids with disabilities gained the legal right to be educated in public schools, the panel will engage the audience on what's possible in the next 50. See you there!