Pacific Charter School Development (PCSD)

This week, we had a great visit with Silicon Schools Fund! It was inspiring to connect and share our mutual passion for supporting education and advancing equity across California. Collaboration like this fuels our mission to create more opportunities for students in under-resourced communities. ?? #EducationEquity #CharterSchools #Collaboration #PCSD

?? **Exploring the Intersection of Law and Real Estate Development** ?? This week, our fall intern Barbara Avalos shared her reflections on the "bridge between law and real estate" in the latest blog. ?? Our fall interns had the chance to meet with Mera Baker from Pacific Charter School Development (PCSD) and Sarah Kollman from Young, Minney & Corr, LLP. Their insights shed light on how legal expertise plays a crucial role in real estate transactions—ensuring contracts, property sales, and other processes run smoothly and ethically. ???? ? The interns also learned practical advice on balancing work and life in these demanding fields, like breaking projects into smaller tasks and taking regular breaks. Read more about Barbara’s thoughtful reflections in "The Bridge Between Law and Real Estate:" ?? https://lnkd.in/gxqtzkep #PCSD #PCSDInterns #InternSpotlight #RealEstateDevelopment #LawAndRealEstate #CharterSchools?

??? Rebuilding with resilience! After Hurricane Beryl struck the city of Houston in summer 2024, Texas Charter School Development (TCSD) partnered with Raul Yzaguirre School for Success (RYSS) STEM Academy Pasadena to help rebuild their early childhood center. Together, we:? ??Remediated water damaged areas and built back all spaces ??Took advantage of the crisis to waterproof windows and outside decking? ? Updated preschool classrooms to create a vibrant, welcoming space This project reflects the strength of our partnership and the importance of ensuring a safe and inspiring learning environment for students. Read here to learn more about our work with RYSS STEM Academy Pasadena ?? https://lnkd.in/g3U8EPfd #TCSD #CharterSchools #CharterSchoolFacilities #ResilienceInAction #BuildingBrighterFutures

?? Celebrating National Philanthropy Day! ?? Today, we're taking a moment to honor the incredible power of giving and the impact philanthropy has on communities everywhere. For PCSD, philanthropy is more than just grants, sponsors, and donations; it’s a cornerstone of our mission to create equitable educational spaces. We’re grateful for our partners and supporters who share in this vision and are as committed as we are to dismantling barriers in education. Thanks to your belief in the work we do, we’ve expanded learning opportunities for nearly 50,000 students across 120+ charter school facilities. This collective commitment fuels real change and growth in under-resourced communities, paving pathways to success for future generations. Here’s to the difference we can all make together—one school, one community at a time. Texas Charter School Development (TCSD) Washington Charter School Development (WCSD) #NationalPhilanthropyDay #EducationalEquity #CommunityImpact #PCSD #TCSD #WCSD

?? We were thrilled to attend the Grand Opening of Citizens of the World Los Angeles (CWC LA) Silver Lake Middle School! ?? It was a joy to see our work come to life as we celebrated this beautiful new campus with the CWC LA community, students, and families. The event was filled with energy—students, music, food truck, and campus tours all made for an unforgettable evening. Working with CWC LA to create a state-of-the-art, 3-story, 24,351 sq. ft. middle school campus has been a meaningful journey. This new facility unites elementary and middle school students on the same block and provides spaces to support learning, athletics, and community. Campus Highlights: ?? 20-24 modern classrooms? ?? Administrative offices? ?? Outdoor patio? ?? Play yard Seeing everyone come together in this inspiring space reminds us why we do what we do—creating environments that foster both academic growth and a sense of belonging. A huge thank you to CWC LA for including us in celebrating this milestone! #PCSD #CitizensoftheWorldLA #CharterSchools #CharterSchoolFacilities #EducationForAll #CommunityImpact #NewSchoolCampus #EducationalFacilities #LosAngelesSchools #BuildingTheFuture #GrandOpening #StudentsFirst

?? World Kindness Day Spotlight: PCSD’s Internship Program & Our Amazing Partners ?? Today, we’re celebrating the kindness at the heart of PCSD's "Real Estate Development Internship Program"! Not only do our interns gain hands-on experience and valuable insights into the field, but they also receive the generous support of our partners who share their time, knowledge, and expertise. Throughout this program, our partners have gone above and beyond to help shape the next generation of leaders. Whether it’s a site tour, a Q&A session, or hands-on learning in the field, our partners’ kindness and commitment create real-world learning moments for our interns. Special shoutout to all of our partners for always making our interns feel welcome and valued. It’s this spirit of collaboration and mentorship that makes our work so meaningful and helps our interns grow. ?? We’re grateful for the kindness of everyone who supports our mission to build stronger educational communities—and for helping make our internship program unforgettable. Learn more about our internship program and our partners: ?? https://lnkd.in/g5JVZG52 Let’s continue spreading kindness, today and every day. ?? #PCSD #PCSDTeam #WorldKindnessDay #PCSDInternships #BuildingKindness

We are presenting next Monday, November 18 at the 2024 Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC) Conference in Sacramento alongside Artik Art & Architecture, Lighthouse Community Public Schools, and UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation! Join us for an important discussion on "Enhancing Charter School Facilities for Climate Resiliency." Our session will dive into sustainable design, policy initiatives, and the educational impact of building resilient schools. ?? November 18, 2024 ?? 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Don’t miss this chance to learn, collaborate, and help shape the future of charter school infrastructure. Read more about the session here: https://lnkd.in/ggDbRHew Jennifer Afdahl Rice, Pacific Charter School Development (PCSD) Bill Gould, Artik Art & Architecture Rich Harrison, Lighthouse Community Public Schools Lana Zimmerman, MPP, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation #24CSDC #CharterSchools #CharterSchoolFacilities #ClimateResilience #SustainableDesign #EducationInnovation #EdLeadership #ClimateAction #PCSD

This Veteran’s Day, we’re spotlighting Ivan Zapata, MBA, Project Director at Texas Charter School Development (TCSD), whose journey from the U.S. Marines to real estate development has brought incredible strength and mission-driven focus to our work. Ivan’s military experiences instilled values of resilience, urgency, and a commitment to doing the right thing—qualities that shine in his dedication to creating opportunities for students in underserved communities. Check out our latest blog post to learn more about Ivan’s story and the powerful ways he continues to serve. ?? https://lnkd.in/ghhNht42 #TCSD #TCSDTeam #VeteransDay #MissionDriven #Leadership #RealEstateDevelopment #EducationalEquity

?? Happy National STEM Day! ?? At PCSD, we believe every student should have the opportunity to explore their potential in STEM. That’s why we’re proud to develop facilities that empower schools and create impactful learning spaces for STEM programs across the country. Here are just a few of the STEM-focused campuses we’ve worked on: ?? Education for Change Public Schools' Lazear Charter Academy - Oakland, CA?? A supportive campus environment for K-8 students, Lazear integrates STEM-focused spaces, inspiring young minds to explore their world with curiosity and creativity. ?? STEM Preparatory Schools' Math & Science College Prep High School - Los Angeles, CA?? This high school facility offers classrooms and labs tailored for science and math, preparing students to lead in tomorrow’s STEM fields. ?? Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success' RYSS STEM Academy - Pasadena, TX?? We recently wrapped up Phase II of this K-8 campus, bringing classrooms, libraries, state-of-the-art STEM and science labs, and even a performance auditorium to nearly 800 students.? ?? Summit Public Schools' Summit Atlas - Seattle, WA?? This campus combines flexible classrooms with specialized labs, supporting a curriculum that lets students get hands-on with science, engineering, and technology projects. Supporting STEM is part of our commitment to creating pathways for young minds to thrive and grow. Happy #STEMDay to all the teachers, students, and schools bringing innovation and curiosity to life every day! Read here to learn more about all of our charter school facility projects: ?? https://lnkd.in/gPkiPG3j #PCSD #NationalSTEMDay #CharterSchools #CharterSchoolFacilities #STEMEducation #BuildingTheFuture

Check out the November issue of our monthly newsletter: ??Featured: PCSD LA Lender Tour ??School Highlights:?Lighthouse Interns, BayTech Construction Site Visit ??Our People: TCSD at TPCSA Conference ? ?? https://lnkd.in/gwUW7hsZ Washington Charter School Development (WCSD) Texas Charter School Development (TCSD) Lighthouse Community Public Schools Bay Area Technology School Equitas Academy Charter Schools Citizens of the World Los Angeles Ednovate Inc #pcsd?#wcsd?#tcsd?#newsletters?#charterschools?#charterschoolfacilities