The Mind Trust is excited to welcome Shannon Garfield to our team! As Vice President, Head of Connecticut Programs, she will lead The Mind Trust CT’s school and sector quality and talent pipeline work. Learn more about Shannon and her role: themindtrust.org/staff/shann…

Applications are open for The Mind Trust's @ctnorthstar fellowship! This program offers exceptional leaders the support and resources needed to develop and launch public charter schools in Connecticut. Priority application deadline is Nov. 30, 2026. More: themindtrust-the-mind-trust-…

⭐ Join The Mind Trust for an in-person @ctnorthstar information session on Thurs, Nov 5 at NXTHVN in New Haven, CT! Learn about fellowship benefits, application process, and meet our team! REGISTER: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

In September, Daniel Hicks, @ctnorthstar fellow with The Mind Trust & Danbury International Academy Charter School's founding principal, met with the Danbury community to share his vision for the school. Danbury International is planned to open in 2027, pending funding approval.

Shannon Williams, COO & Executive Vice President of The Mind Trust, was named a 2026 Honoree by the Indianapolis Drifters at their 70th Founders' Day Luncheon for her outstanding work in education and youth development. Congratulations, Shannon!

Last week, members of The Mind Trust team attended @INTLCTR's International Citizen of the Year celebration honoring Carlie Irsay-Gordon, owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts. It was a great night out supporting the broader Indianapolis community and the causes we care about.

The end of the federal fiscal year brought several wins for Connecticut schools! Four charters took home about 10% of a $2M high-dosage tutoring grant pool, and @CommonGroundCt received $70K of a LEAP grant for reducing chronic absenteeism. Learn more: portal.ct.gov/sde/press-room…

The Mind Trust's @ctnorthstar fellows recently visited innovative charter schools in Atlanta (including @ResurgenceHall and @AmanaAcademy) to gain insights on accountability, community partnerships, leadership, and more. The visit was a success and a great bonding experience!

⭐ Join The Mind Trust for an in-person North Star Fellowship information session on Thurs, Nov 5 in New Haven, CT! Learn about fellowship benefits, application process, and meet our team! REGISTER: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Read The Mind Trust's CEO Brandon Brown's op-ed in the @indystar on how accountability and autonomy are driving learning gains in Indy charter schools and why IPEC should consider these results to grow what works for students. yahoo.com/news/us/articles/i…

Recently, our Indiana Charter School Fellows participated in a multi-day leadership intensive designed to strengthen their capacity to lead high-quality, sustainable charter schools. We are excited to see how they apply what they learned as they enter the fellowship's next phase!

Since August, Journalism Academy for Writing and Storytelling (JAWS) students from @KIPPIndy have been exploring careers in media and learning from industry experts like Rachael Wilkerson of Fox 59/CBS 4 and Chalandon Walker of WISH TV. Learn more: indianapolisrecorder.com/spo…

Applications are open for The Mind Trust's North Star Fellowship! This program offers exceptional leaders the support & resources needed to develop & launch public charter schools in Connecticut. Priority application deadline is Nov. 30, 2026. Learn more: themindtrust-the-mind-trust-…

Last week, Kelz Hoop Champions of Literacy—an initiative of @Kelz_Hoop, AD1 Legacy & The Mind Trust—hosted @globalprepindy's third-grade Literacy Champions' & their families at a special Indiana Fever game experience. The event was a fantastic tribute to the students' dedication!

The 2026 ILEARN results for public schools within & near IPS boundaries show that 11 of the TOP 15 schools for low-income student proficiency are independent charter & innovation schools. Congrats to these schools for supporting excellent student outcomes! themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

Thank you for joining us yesterday as we gathered to celebrate The Mind Trust CT’s vibrant community! We're glad so many of our friends could join us to celebrate the past two years of growth in Connecticut, and we hope you left feeling connected, celebrated, and empowered.

The 2026 ILEARN results for public schools within and near IPS boundaries show that 11 of the TOP 15 schools for Latino student proficiency are independent charter and innovation schools. Congrats to these schools for supporting excellent student outcomes! themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

Maria Matos, Chief Advocacy Officer at the Alliance for Connecticut Charter Schools, penned an op-ed for the @CTMirror, making the case that Connecticut's paraeducators are an untapped resource in addressing the state's teacher pipeline challenges: ctmirror.org/2026/09/23/the-…

“[The Emerging Leaders Fellowship] ... is an amazing opportunity for someone who knows that building their leadership skills is a priority for them.” —Juan Cahue, Director of Student Support Services, @VictoryCollPrep Learn more about fellowship: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

The 2026 ILEARN results for public schools within and near IPS boundaries show that 12 of the TOP 15 schools for Black student proficiency are independent charter and innovation schools. Congrats to these schools for supporting excellent student outcomes! themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…