Charter News

Jan
29
2026
Institute Newsletter for January 26, 2026
Institute News
Institute Newsletter for January 29, 2026 Dear Colleague: We have several important updates for you as everyone digs out from this past weekend’s snowstorm and our colleagues in NYC prepare for another storm this weekend (allegedly – but I am not a ...
Jan
13
2026
Institute Newsletter for January 29, 2026
Institute News
Institute Newsletter for January 29, 2026 Dear Colleague: We’re halfway through January, already – can you believe it? Here at the Institute, the spring visit season has already begun. Between now and June, SUNY will conduct approximately 15 school ...
Jan
13
2026
‘More Great Seats 4 Kids’ Podcast: Launching a New Charter School with Natalie Lozada, Executive Director, Haven Charter High School
Institute News
Natalie Lozada, the founding Executive Director of Haven Charter High School, joins the podcast to discuss the STEM-based CTE high school’s launch this past August. Natalie discusses the inspiration behind Haven and how the school built ties within the ...
Dec
09
2025
‘More Great Seats 4 Kids’ Podcast: Keegan Prue on the Institute’s 2026 RFP for New Charter Schools
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Keegan Prue, the SUNY Charter Schools Institute’s Managing Director for Strategy and Communications, joins the podcast to break down the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for new charter schools. He explores the new provisions to this year’s RFP, explains ...
Dec
05
2025
SUNY Charter Schools Institute Releases 2026 RFP to Open New Charter Schools Outside NYC
Institute News
The SUNY Charter Schools Institute (the “Institute”) announces the release of the 2026 SUNY Request for Proposals (RFP) to open new charter schools in New York State. The Institute anticipates holding one RFP round in 2026 open to applicants proposing to ...
Nov
13
2025
Institute Newsletter for November 13, 2025
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Institute Newsletter for November 13, 2025 Dear Colleague: One of the defining characteristics of SUNY’s charter portfolio is the ability of our authorized schools to build a culture that reflects and supports the communities being served. This ...
Oct
27
2025
Institute Newsletter for October 27. 2025
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Institute Newsletter for October 27. 2025 Dear Colleague: Last week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dan Casselli, host of The Charter School Insider podcast to talk about the importance of authorizers and schools investing the time to build ...
May
02
2025
2025 RFP Applications Received
Institute News
The SUNY Charter Schools Institute (the “Institute”), on behalf of the State University of New York Board of Trustees (the “SUNY Trustees”), in its capacity as a charter authorizer, has received the following applications in response to the 2025 SUNY ...
Mar
10
2025
SUNY Releases 2025 RFP
Institute News
The SUNY Charter Schools Institute (the “Institute”) announces the release of the 2025 SUNY Request for Proposals (RFP) to open new charter schools in New York State. The Institute anticipates holding one RFP round in 2025 open to applicants proposing to ...
Mar
03
2025
‘More Great Seats 4 Kids Podcast’: How School Leaders Collaborate to Build Strong Public Charter Schools
Institute News
Dermoth Mattison, founder and Executive Director of South Shore Charter School, and Mark Crusante, founder and Executive Director, Diamond Charter School, join the podcast to discuss how they are working together to overcome challenges and share insights ...