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Last week we had an incredible time getting to connect with countless California charter school leaders at the?Charter Schools Development Corporation (CSDC) Conference! ?? During the conference, we helped many of them?claim their Schola profiles?to enhance their enrollment strategies as well as lead a successful learning lab session to equip school leaders with actionable tips to make the most of their recruitment season. But this conference wasn’t just about sharing knowledge—we walked away with?new insights and ideas?to continue improving how we support schools nationwide. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, collaborated, and inspired us. Together, we’re making a difference for schools and families! ??

Exciting News from Schola: Welcoming Our New CEO! At Schola, we’ve always been driven by a mission to empower schools and families, and today, we’re thrilled to announce the next chapter in our journey.?? We are excited to welcome?Benjamin Welbourn?as our new CEO! Ben brings extensive experience in K-12 education and technology, along with a forward-thinking vision that will drive Schola’s mission of empowering schools to thrive and helping families make the best educational choices for their children. With Ben’s leadership, we are ready to take Schola to new heights—expanding our impact, strengthening our partnerships, and continuing to deliver exceptional results. ?? What’s Next for Schola? With Ben’s leadership, Schola is entering a new chapter of growth and innovation. Our focus moving forward will be: ? World-class advising and cutting-edge, impactful technology?to help schools optimize enrollment and have a greater impact on students' lives. ? Exceptional student-school matchmaking?to ensure every child thrives. ? Building the best workplace in ed-tech,?where passionate, innovative minds collaborate to shape the future of education. To our students, parents, partners, and supporters: We’re excited to embark on this next chapter with you. More than ever, we’re here to support you and your communities every step of the way. Let’s give Ben a warm welcome to the Schola family! ?? #Schola #Leadership #EducationMatters #K12Innovation #CEOAnnouncement #SchoolSuccess

For charter schools across the country, your lottery is likely now open and accepting applications for the next school year. But with rising competition between PK-12 schools (especially in the charter school space), how can you make sure that your school is the number one choice for families? This Thursday, November 21st at 10am PST, we're hosting a brand new webinar session: Lotteries Are Open! How to Get Families to Apply to YOUR School! In this session, we will be diving into ?? The best practices to make your school stand out ?? How to use your current families to your advantage ?? How to ensure a smooth application and lottery process ...and so much more! If you want to make sure your school is ready to head into your lottery season with confidence, you won't want to miss this session! Register here: pages.schola.com/webinar

Hey California Charter Schools, are you going to the Charter Schools Development Corporation (CSDC) conference next week? ?? Not only will we be there at booth #405 (make sure to stop by and say hi!) but we'll also be presenting one of the learning labs! Join us Tuesday the 19th at 3:10 in the Exhibit Hall for Schola's session, Make the Best of Enrollment Season: Tips, Practical Cases, and Workshop. In this session, we will dive into essential school marketing and parent outreach strategies, real-world examples that we've seen work, and collaborative exercises designed to help you head into enrollment season with confidence. Let us know in the comments if you'll be attending this year - we hope to see you there!

Let's talk about student retention. It takes a lot of time, money, and energy to get a family enrolled into your school, so once they are in, you want to make sure they stay. Yet, inevitably, each year there are some students that chose not to return (or even leave mid-year). So, what can you do to keep that attrition in check? Join us for a deep dive into the top 5 strategies to make sure your students are still showing up (happily!) year after year. We’ll be tackling everything from those elusive “school-fit” issues to cracking the code on re-enrollment roadblocks. Here’s what’s in store (without giving it all away): ? Practical tips to keep students and parents connected to your school community ? The key elements at your school that may be impacting retention ? Quick tips to make re-enrollment simpler If keeping your students around sounds like a win to you, come hang out with us in this fun, actionable session this Thursday, November 7th at 10am PST! You might just walk away with a whole new game plan for boosting retention! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gv4r3udQ (ps for schools in AZ! The webinar session will be held at 10am PST as always, but because AZ does not participate in daylight savings, this is now 11am for you! We wouldn't want you to miss it ??)

Reading stories like these truly make us giddy. Our core mission centers around the concept of "students first." What better way to put students first than to actually make the space for their voices in their education? When students are encouraged to lead and bring their unique ideas to the table, education thrives. It’s a reminder that every learner deserves an environment that celebrates their individuality and caters to how they learn best. Thank you, Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil, for sharing your story of how your district is putting students first every day. We're so excited to see how other schools also implement these impactful changes and new ideas to continue to improve educational outcomes. https://lnkd.in/gvJ8yh-q

Not having a plan in place for your student recruitment can be a bit...scary ?? So what better way to spend Halloween than joining our ScholaU session to learn how to build a results-driven recruitment strategy!! ?? Join us this Thursday, October 31st at 10am PST to learn... ?????? How to identify your ideal families and reach the right audience ?? The best channels and platforms to get your message in front of families ??? Tips for crafting compelling messaging that highlights your school ?? Strategies for effective follow-ups that keep families engaged ?? How to?track and optimize?your efforts to ensure you hit your goals You won't want to miss it! (Bonus points if you show up to the meeting in costume ??) Register here to join the fun on Thursday! https://lnkd.in/gfYyb4qW

Are you struggling to turn interested families into fully enrolled students? ?? Join us for our next webinar:?5 Steps to Turn Interested Families Into Full Enrollments, happening?TOMORROW, October 24th at 10am PST. In this session, we'll cover:? ? Real-life examples of successful outreach strategies ? Proven tactics to build trust with prospective families ? Tech tools to streamline your workload and simplify your enrollment process Register here to join us for the session: https://lnkd.in/gv8mQMPS

Are you heading to the New York Charter Schools Conference this week? ?? Charter School conferences are always our favorite type of event to attend because we get to connect with so many school leaders and like minded individuals on that have a passion just like us - student success! Let us know in the comments if you will be at the conference this year!

It was such a pleasure visiting on of our long time school partners, St HOPE Leadership Academy in Harlem, NY to witness the amazing work they are doing at their school first-hand! Their focus on character development, college readiness, and growth and mastery instead of traditional grading is such an inspiration. Check out the full video below ?? https://lnkd.in/gEmq_XAG