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Starlee Coleman on Charter School Victories, Red Tape Battles, & Bipartisan Wins
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Starlee Coleman, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools’ new CEO, joins the podcast to celebrate National Charter Schools Week and the 30th anniversary of the federal Charter School Program. Coleman discusses her 25 years of fighting for education freedom, from overhauling over 100 Texas charter regulations to securing bipartisan wins. Get the scoop on federal policy threats, rural charter growth, and the St. Isidore Supreme Court case that could redefine charters.
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Starlee Coleman and Her Journey (00:01:11)
3. Starlee's Experience in Texas and Charter School Advocacy (00:03:45)
4. The Demand for Classical Education (00:08:26)
5. Leading the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (00:12:15)
6. Trends in Charter School Growth (00:16:03)
7. Federal Impact on Charter Schools (00:20:58)
8. Bipartisan Support for Charter Schools (00:26:06)
9. Future Vision for Charter Schools (00:28:30)
10. Myth: Charter Schools Cherry Pick Students (00:33:55)
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