Students at the Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication in New London, CT are getting a unique opportunity this summer thanks to a partnership with Writers Block Ink. David Howes from ISAAC and Adriane Jefferson from Writers Block join The Grade to discuss how kids are getting engaged in social issues through the arts.

Want to know how New York's charter schools came to be? Fortunately for you, on the latest episode of The Grade we are joined by NY charter architect Bob Bellafiore! Listen as Bob imparts his wisdom from 30 years in and around New York State government. He talks with us about what it was like as the state's charter school law was passed, and gives perspective on how far charters have come and where they are headed.

We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Connecticut charter schools! On the latest episode of The Grade, we are joined by NECSN CT State Director Jeremiah Grace for a conversation with Alex Johnston of Impact for Education, Liz Cox of Common Ground High School, and Bruce Ravage of Park City Prep Charter School. Relax and enjoy a conversation on the state of Connecticut's charter movement and education reform after two decades.

On the latest episode of The Grade, former NECSN CEO Kyle Rosenkrans reflects on his time with us and talks the state of education reform in New York and Connecticut.

Way better than Star Wars Episode III - here is the third episode of The Grade! Enjoy as Jess and Joe from the comms team discuss how charter schools can get more involved on social media!

Our second episode! Jess and Joe are joined by Mike and Jose from our CT team to talk Charter Awareness Day in Hartford.

And a special guest is in the house! The team is joined by Julio Fuentes, President and CEO of Hispanic CREO (the Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options), who will be joining parents and educators at Charter Awareness Day. Julio stops by to speak about about the importance of education reform around the nation, parent advocacy and more!

Our first episode!

Jess and Joe from our Communications team kick The Grade off with a wonderful guest: NECSN Interim NYS Director Andrea Rogers. Andrea sits down with the team to discuss what last week's New York State budget deal means for charter schools. Listen now!