This week, the Progressive Policy Institute and the Reinventing America’s Schools Project hosted a webinar celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first charter school legislation. The event featured a panel of charter school advocates, experts, and trailblazers. Former President Bill Clinton, a longtime advocate of charters, provided a special video message for the event.
The panel discussed the most pressing issues facing charter schools, including what’s next for charter schools in America. The event was co-hosted by The 74 Million.
“Thank you to President Clinton for his leadership in supporting charter schools, and our esteemed panel of leaders and trailblazers for working to provide opportunities to generations of students. It’s because of these advocates that we can celebrate 30 years of charter schools, and look forward to many more years to come,” said Tressa Pankovits, Co-Director of PPI’s Reinventing America’s Schools project.
“Our panel discussion centered on educational equity because providing high quality school options to families of color, especially in America’s urban centers, is an enduring element of the legacy of the past 30 years,” continued Pankovits.
Watch the event livestream here:
The event was moderated by Tressa Pankovits, Co-Director of Reinventing America’s Schools project, and opening remarks were provided by PPI President Will Marshall. The Panelists for this event included:
Myrna Castrejón, President, California Charter Schools Association
Karega Rausch, President & CEO, NACSA
Ember Reichgott Junge, Former Minnesota State Senator
Paul G. Vallas, Founder, Vallas Group
The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) is a catalyst for policy innovation and political reform based in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to create radically pragmatic ideas for moving America beyond ideological and partisan deadlock. Learn more about PPI by visiting progressivepolicy.org.
The Reinventing America’s Schools (RAS) project inspires a 21st century model of public education geared to the knowledge economy. One model, charter schools, are showing the way by providing autonomy for schools, accountability for results, and parental choice among schools tailored to the diverse learning styles of children. The project is co-led by Curtis Valentine and Tressa Pankovits. Learn more about RAS here.
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