Pocosin Innovation Academy addresses the needs of struggling readers by implementing research based curriculum with teacher training and coaching.
Faith Academy’s school-wide literacy initiative includes baseline screening, targeted literacy instruction, classroom support, and after school tutoring.
The Arts Based School utilized NC Access funding to provide equity initiatives such as a weighted lottery and leadership development
MINA Charter School implemented a grassroots student recruitment program involving door-to-door visits with educationally disadvantaged students and families.
Wilson Preparatory Academy trained staff in virtual instruction and redesigned their school website as the launching point for communication with families.
While adjusting to a virtual environment, Cardinal Charter Academy provided hotspots, iPads, and Owl Cameras to increase collaboration and student engagement.
Bradford Preparatory School added two new positions to address student equity needs and removed specific student barriers to learning.
The Apprentice Academy High School (AAHS) culture is built upon restorative practices and mentorship. AAHS students partner with faculty mentors, participate in paid internships and apprenticeships as part of their weekly academic schedule, and attend an Advisory Circle.
Telra Institute reduced school barriers by implementing a weighted lottery, providing transportation, and offering a healthy lunch to all students.
After acquiring a new building, Hobgood Charter School obtained a diverse teaching staff and used Phil Boyte to deliver sessions to unify staff and provide a sense of school identity.
When COVID-19 safety measures resulted in remote learning, ArtSpace Charter School’s (ACS) teachers gained a daily glimpse into some of their students’ realities, which included food insecurity, absent family members, and unstable internet connections. While these virtual windows showed school staff the resilience of their students, it also inspired them to grow in their understanding of effective strategies for serving educationally disadvantaged students.
The ArtSpace Charter School hired a new Executive Director to update marketing materials and communicate their brand identity with community partnerships.
Lincoln Charter School chose to train teachers to adjust their professional practice while focusing on the needs of an educationally disadvantaged student population.
With NC ACCESS funds, Lincoln Charter School hired an Outreach Consultant to implement formal initiatives that address diversity and inclusion from community stakeholders and family support.
Lakeside Charter Academy utilized Scholastic Books’ Family and Community Engagement program to produce a strengths and needs school assessment, eight training sessions, and coaching for staff and families.
The leadership team of Alamance Community School chose to implement Responsive Classroom practices to build a positive and safe learning environment for their diverse student population.
Alamance Community School prioritized Responsive Classroom practices for social-emotional learning and empathy instruction using selected read alouds and experiential service projects.
Achievement Charter Academy established a partnership with local Food Lion stores to serve as safe bus stops after using their NC ACCESS funding for purchasing buses.
Achievement Charter Academy used the Glasser Quality School model to begin Mustangs Magnified serving students needing additional academic support.
In partnership with a local professor, Lake Lure Classical Academy formulated a Literacy in STEM program to initiate increased outdoor learning opportunities.