Charter News

May
08
2026
“More Great Seats 4 Kids” Podcast: The Hard Work of Change – School Leadership Lessons with Tresha Ward, Prospect Charter Schools
Institute News
What does it really take to lead bold organizational change — and make it stick? On this episode of More Great Seats 4 Kids, Mike Lesczinski, Director of Strategy and Communications at the SUNY Charter Schools Institute, sits down with Tresha Ward, Chief ...
Apr
30
2026
2026 Proposals to Establish New Charter Schools
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 2026 SUNY ...
Apr
22
2026
Institute Newsletter: April 22, 2026
Institute News
Charter Educator Spotlight NYC Big Apple Award Congratulations to Fatimah Barrie, a 5th grade history teacher and lesson planner at Uncommon Canarsie Charter School NYC for being recognized with one of NYC’s 10 Golden Apple Awards this year. If you missed ...
Apr
14
2026
Institute Newsletter for April 8, 2026
Institute News
Institute Updates Facilities Reporting Questionnaire Due April 24th We are excited to announce that we will be launching the 2026 Facilities Questionnaire from the SUNY Compass application this year. This new module of the Compass System will result in a ...
Mar
26
2026
Institute Newsletter for March 26, 2026
Institute News
Dear Colleague, April is upon us, bringing state testing and the final stretch of the 2025-26 academic year. Since September, you have worked tirelessly to prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed on these upcoming state ...
Mar
25
2026
‘More Great Seats 4 Kids’ Podcast: Growing Teachers from Within – The DREAM Teaching Fellowship
Institute News
In this episode of the State University of New York (SUNY) Charter Schools Institute’s More Great Seats 4 Kids podcast, the Institute’s Mike Lesczinski is joined by Kalila Hoggard, Chief People Officer at DREAM, and Ana Rader, Director of Seasonal and ...
Jan
29
2026
Institute Newsletter for January 29, 2026
Institute News
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 meteorologist). As always, do not hesitate to ...
Jan
13
2026
Institute Newsletter for January 13, 2026
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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 evaluation visits, five first-year visits, and ...
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
Institute News
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 ...