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INCS Calls for an End to Political Brinksmanship and A Renewed Focus on Students

INCS CALLS FOR AN END TO POLITICAL BRINKSMANSHIP AND A RENEWED FOCUS ON STUDENTS October 4, 2024 – Chicago Public Schools students deserve better. The Illinois Network of Charter Schools…
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Three charter teachers named Golden Apple Awards finalists

INCS is delighted to share that three charter educators are among the finalists for the 2024 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching: Precious Allen (Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools),…
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“We were preparing for this all along”: How charters succeeded in the COVID-era classroom

In March 2020, when millions of students around the world were sent home from their classrooms, one charter network found themselves uniquely positioned for the months ahead. For the first…
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INCS Releases New Issue Brief: “10 Education Innovations From the Charter Community”

INCS RELEASES NEW ISSUE BRIEF: “10 EDUCATION INNOVATIONS FROM THE CHARTER COMMUNITY” The publication highlights the exceptional learning outcomes from charter public schools and the tools schools use to achieve…
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INCS Welcomes Newly Appointed CPS Board of Education Members

CHICAGO, IL — The Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS) welcomes the newly appointed members of the Chicago Public Schools Board of Education. The Board now consists of President Jianan…
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Illinois Charter School Students Outperform District-Operated Peers in Both Reading and Math

ILLINOIS CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS OUTPERFORM DISTRICT-OPERATED PEERS IN BOTH READING AND MATH A new study from Stanford University’s Center for Research on Educational Outcomes (CREDO) found that both nationally and…
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INCS Welcomes Mayor Brandon Johnson to City Hall

A statement from Andrew Broy, president of the Illinois Network of Charter Schools on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inauguration. The Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS) congratulates Brandon Johnson on his…
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Chicago Charter School Educators, Elected Leaders, and Violence Prevention Advocates Unite for Actionable Conversation and Release of INCS’ Latest Issue Brief on Addressing the Impact of Gun Violence on Schools and Communities

The charter community was joined for the issue brief release event by local and national leaders, including U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez, Dr….
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INCS Releases Latest Issue Brief “How Public Schools Can Combat the Scourge of Gun Violence: Lessons from Chicago Charter Public Schools”

Chicago Charter Leaders Champion Innovative Practices and Advocate for Students and Communities Impacted by Gun Violence   The Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS) released its latest issue brief, “How…
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Urban Prep Academies 2022 Signing Day

To celebrate the 13th year in a row of Urban Prep graduates gaining admission to four-year colleges and universities, Urban Prep Academies hosted “Signing Day.” During Urban Prep’s Signing Day,…
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CICS Wrightwood Alumnus Earns Juris Doctorate (J.D) from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Crystal Stonewall – a CICS Wrightwood ‘11 alumnus – walked the stage on May 14, 2022 to accept her J.D. from University of Wisconsin-Madison. INCS & the whole charter community…
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Illinois Charter School Families Bring Their Voices to Washington, D.C.

INCS joined nearly 1,000 charter school parents and champions from around the country in Washington, D.C. to fight for the future of charter public schools. During this National Charter Schools…
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Teacher Appreciation Week: The Power of Teacher Advocacy

This Teacher Appreciation Week, INCS is proud to shoutout the 2022 Teacher Leadership Cohort (TLC) for its dedication to making change in their communities. This nine-month fellowship equips teachers with…
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INCS President (and Former Teacher) Andrew Broy’s Message for Teacher Appreciation Week

Today is the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week, but I think we can all agree that our appreciation, gratitude, and support for our teachers should not be limited to…
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Release: IL Charters Secure First Ever State Facilities Funding

Illinois Charter Public Schools Secure $35 Million in First Ever State Funding Allocation for Charter Schools’ Facilities Costs The new state funding stream will address longstanding school facilities inequities that…
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Letter from INCS President Andrew Broy to Department of Education

On behalf of the 64,000 Illinois public school students educated in our member charter public schools, Andrew Broy wrote a letter to strongly oppose the Department of Education’s proposed new…
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Charter Schools Facilities Brief: Inequities Persist

One of the leading causes of funding inequity in Illinois’ public education system is school facilities. The facilities funding inequity facing our state puts an undue burden on charter school…
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North Central College and INCS Partner to Provide Tuition Discount for Charter Teachers & Leaders

North Central College’s School of Education and Health Sciences and the School of Graduate and Professional Studies have forged a partnership with Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS) to promote…
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Charter Advocates Show Support for Renewals at CPS Board Meeting

INCS believes in a fair, transparent, and predictable renewal process for all of our member schools. Over the years, we have advocated with authorizers across the state to ensure that…
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Chicago Charter School Parent Urges CPS Board for Long-Term Renewal

Keisha Williams is a parent of a Legal Prep Charter Academy student and wrote the following statement to share why her and her student made the choice to attend Legal…
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