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06/12/2026
Yesterday, the SchoolWorks team gathered to chat about the exciting school year ahead, our updated research-based and data-driven protocols, and the implementation of new internal tools to better serve our partners.
Looking forward to the 2026-27 school year!
What aspect of charter school authorizing do you find most challenging?
- Is it determining the quality of a charter school application?
- How to distinguish between a temporary setback and a deeper issue that requires intervention?
- Or perhaps it’s identifying if a school merits renewal?
These decisions have real implications for students, families, and school communities. They also require authorizers to have clear systems, strong oversight practices, and a thorough understanding of performance expectations.
These were the questions we had in mind when developing an on-demand professional development series for charter school authorizers. The online course explores key authorizing responsibilities from performance contracts to oversight to intervention strategies and renewal decisions. It shares pragmatic guidance from experienced practitioners for authorizers of any experience level.
For more info about our online course, visit schoolworks.org.
05/28/2026
A new survey in North Carolina asked principals - what do YOU need to do your best work?
Across 11 districts and 400 leaders surveyed, 90% reported they feel trusted and valued, but they also say they are stretched thin. Most leaders work 55–60 hours a week. Many don't have enough time for their own learning or to connect with fellow leaders. Over 60% say better data will guide their decisions.
Supporting school leaders isn't just good policy. It's how we build schools where everyone from students to teachers to leaders can flourish.
Read the full article on Education Week: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-new-survey-shows-what-a-state-gets-right-and-wrong-for-its-school-leaders/2026/05
05/27/2026
SchoolWorks is celebrating incredible leaders in education! Meet the Gestalt Community Schools Executive Team.
Founded in 2008 with 125 sixth-grade students, Gestalt Community Schools has grown into a K–12 public charter network serving students across Memphis and Jackson, TN, with two newly approved schools expanding its impact in Jackson.
The power of Gestalt’s work is anchored in ensuring that every student is known, loved, and educated, and every staff member is known, valued, and accountable.
Led by CEO and Co-Founder Yetta Lewis, the Executive Team is grounded in Gestalt’s core commitments:
• Love Radically
• Invest Deeply
• Advocate Boldly
• Act Purposefully
With an average of more than 25 years of experience across public, charter, and traditional schools, this leadership team is helping build a thriving community centered on human flourishing.
SchoolWorks is a proud partner of Gestalt, providing technical support and assistance through its charter application and expansion process and during the expansion into their new region in Jackson, TN.
Learn more about Gestalt’s commitments and impact: gestaltcs.org
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