The Spark of the Trip This past month, I had the incredible opportunity to travel with the Charter Institute at Erskine School Leaders Cohort to vibrant New Orleans, Louisiana — a city where the scent of coffee and jazz isn’t the only thing stirring in the air. Education innovation is brewing here too. We visited four high-performing charter schools  in the New Orleans area, each breaking records in student proficiency and growth. From arts-integrated elementary campuses to a collegiate...

There’s something sacred about the way a baseball field lights up under Friday night lights. Something powerful about a third grader's...

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