Season 3 of the Bold By Choice Podcast begins tomorrow. This season, we go deeper into the people, ideas, & choices shaping the future of education. From founder stories to real conversations, Season 3 is about leadership with purpose & action. nationalcharterschools.org/p…

What if the biggest threat to progress isn’t the opposition, but our own caution? Jim Goenner reminds us the charter movement wasn’t built to play it safe. If we want better for kids, we must move like a movement. Read his full piece in CharterFolk. charterfolk.org/charterfolk-…

🎓 Are you at New York Charter Schools Conference this week? Our very own Heather Wendling is attending and would love to connect with fellow school leaders, authorizers, and charter advocates! 📍 Rochester Riverside Convention Center 📅 October 15–16 Spot her and say hello!

Heading to the NYCSC this week? So is Heather Wendling from the National Charter Schools Institute. Whether you want to talk Epicenter, board services, strategic planning, or anything in between, Heather brings deep knowledge and practical insight. If you see her, say hello.

Headed to the Florida Charter School Conference? Connect with Mary Bradley and Meghann Murphy from the National Charter Schools Institute. They’re ready to talk Epicenter, charter leadership, and how we can support your work.

We're heading to #NACSACon2025. Join the National Charter Schools Institute for sessions on leadership, community, and the future of chartering, Let’s talk about how Epicenter supports smarter, more connected authorizing. See our sessions here: nationalcharterschools.org/e…

How do we move beyond compliance to truly support schools? In Ep 8 of Bold by Choice, host Vashaunta Harris + Jim Goenner sit down with Don Cooper to explore how innovation + support can transform oversight into partnership. Episode drops this Wednesday. nationalcharterschools.org/p…

Ep 7 is LIVE! School closures aren’t always failures—sometimes they open the door to better outcomes. Hosts Vashaunta Harris & Jim Goenner talk with Heather Wendling about navigating closures with purpose. Listen now: nationalcharterschools.org/p…

When a school closes, is it always a failure? Not necessarily. This week on Bold by Choice, we sit down with Heather Wendling to explore how some closures can actually lead to stronger opportunities for students & communities. Ep 7 drops Wednesday! nationalcharterschools.org/p…

Mary Bradley joined Colorado CSI’s team retreat to talk all things charter schools + authorizing. Proud to support their bold, high-impact work through Epicenter! Curious how we can help your org? Drop a comment or DM us.

Episode 6 is LIVE! Join Vashaunta Harris & Jim Goenner along with guests Mary Bradley & Heather Wendling as they dive deep into the charter renewal process and share tips for success. 🎧 Listen now: nationalcharterschools.org/p…

New episode incoming! Join hosts Vashaunta Harris and Jim Goenner with Mary Bradley & Heather Wendling to unpack the charter renewal process—what matters, what's at stake, and how to prepare. Episode 6 drops Wednesday! nationalcharterschools.org/p…

Ep 5 of #BoldByChoice is live! Vashaunta Harris, Jim Goenner & Alyson Murphy talk about oversight, autonomy, and accountability in charter schools. 🎧 Listen now: nationalcharterschools.org/p… #BoldByChoice #CharterSchools #EducationLeadership

New #BoldByChoice episode drops Wed! Vashaunta Harris & Jim Goenner talk with Alyson Murphy about what real charter school oversight looks like—and how to balance autonomy + accountability. Ep 5: “Balancing Autonomy + Accountability” nationalcharterschools.org/p…

What’s one new thing you learned this week from the Bold by Choice podcast? Whether it was a fresh perspective or a small tip that stuck with you—we’d love to know! Haven’t listened yet? Catch up here: nationalcharterschools.org/p… #BoldByChoice #CharterSchoolVoices

Episode 4 is LIVE! This week on Bold by Choice, hosts Vashaunta Harris and Jim Goenner are joined by Mark Weinberg, VP of Leadership & Learning at the National Charter Schools Institute, for a powerful conversation on the journey from vision to launch. nationalcharterschools.org/p…

Let’s talk takeaways! 💬 If you’ve been tuning into the Bold by Choice podcast, we want to hear from you. 📌 What’s the most valuable insight or aha moment you’ve taken away so far? Drop it in the comments or share it in your stories and tag us!

New episode drops this Wednesday! This week on Bold by Choice, we’re talking about what it really takes to get a charter school off the ground. From authorization hurdles to leadership must-haves—this one’s a must-listen. nationalcharterschools.org/p…

🚨 Episode 3 of the Bold by Choice podcast is out! The Charter Application: Co-creating a Vision for a Great School featuring Jim Goenner, Vashaunta Harris & Heather Wendling. Listen now: nationalcharterschools.org/p…

Episode 2 of Bold by Choice is live: "What is a Charter School Life Cycle—and Why Does It Matter?" Vashaunta Harris + Mary Bradley NCSI break it down. It’s FREE to listen: nationalcharterschools.org/p…