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Impact Aid Program, FY 2013 Section 8003, Application Presentation

This presentation from the U.S. Department of Education's Impact Aid Program describes the funding program that is designed to help compensate for the loss of revenue or additional responsibilities for local public schools associated with a federal presence, including tax-exempt lands and military facilities. The presentation provides information about how to apply, including sample forms and documentation requirements.

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Connecting Research to Practice: The Effects of Charter Schools—A Forum on Research, Practice, and Authorizing Policy

REL Midwest hosted this December 2011 webinar for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders across all seven REL Midwest states to increase their understanding of the research on charter school effectiveness and authorizing policies in the region. Dr. Mark Berends of the National Center on School Choice provided an overview of findings from rigorous research evaluating charter school effectiveness and identified specific evidence-based practices associated with high-performing charter schools.

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Civics Education in Charter Schools Focus of AEI Panel Discussion, Report

This panel discussion hosted by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) on Sept. 14, 2011, focused on charter schools and civics education and featured charter school leaders Mike Feinberg of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP), Seth Andrew of Democracy Prep, and Juan Rangel of the UNO Charter School Network, as well as Center on Reinventing Public Education Associate Director Robin Lake. The panel was moderated by AEI Education Policy Studies Director Frederick M. Hess. David Feith, co-founder of the Civic Education Initiative to strengthen civics knowledge, introduced the subject.

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Fundraising Basics: Developing an Effective Fund Development Program

This 2011 Master Class outline from the National Association of Public Charter Schools (NAPCS) provides critical information about the basics of fundraising, resources and tools to further pursue the issues, and clear guidance about effective methods. The outline is presented by NAPCS Development Director Rhonda Fischer and Lyman Millard, who directs development at Citizens Academy and Breakthrough Charter Schools in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Green School Design Essentials

The Green Schools National Network has developed Green School Design Essentials, which consist of four main components, each with four additional elements. "A Green School uses these Design Essentials to create a comprehensive green culture that enhances student health and learning while saving resources and sustaining our world," a copy of the Design Essentials document states.

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Resource Center 2010 Facilities Institute: Fundraising and Politics

Presentation by Allison Fansler at the 2010 National Charter School Facilities Institute in Chicago on fundraising sources, generating support from key stakeholders, and best practices to transform your vision of your charter school facility into a reality. View the webinar and related resources.