Charter School Board University: An Introduction To Effective Charter School Governance

Charter School Board University is a comprehensive 'how-to' for charter school board members. Written by Dr. Brian L. Carpenter, CEO, the book also serves as the foundation for the Institute's board training seminars. Charter public school boards across the country have retained the Institute and use University as their guide to effective charter school board governance.The book has been heralded as a 'must read' and described as a concise, engaging and easy to read book by the nation's most recognized and respected names in the charter public school sector. What some of the readers are saying:Effective boards are essential to successful charter schools. Brian Carpenter knows good governance, and conveys important lessons in an emerging, accessible style.-NELSON SMITH, PRESIDENTNATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLSCharter Schools Board University is a fast-paced, no-nonsense leadership handbook that is a must-read for all charter school board members. It will give you insight to successfully live, learn, and lead in our complex world of school governance. Three cheers for Brian's ability to concisely capture what charter schools board members need to know and do!-DR. ELLIE PERRY, FOUNDERLEADERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL ENTREPENUERS, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYThe National Charter Schools Institute's CEO, Brian Carpenter, has a message for boards which he has been continuously sharing across the country and in his publications: "Parental choice will mean nothing to our kids unless the choice is high quality. At the end of the day, the board determines that quality." Serious charter school boards will heed his message.-HOWARD FULLER, FOUNDER AND CHAIRBLACK ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATIONAL OPTIONSIf Charter School Board University follows Brian's characteristic, to-the-point writing style, it will be fun, easy reading. But don't mistake his humor as superficiality. When it comes to charter school board development, he's one of the movement's best.-GREG RICHMOND, PRESIDENTNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZERSThe long term success of the charter schools movement hinges on effective board governance. In this training manual, Brian's wit and wisdom bring the topic to life. If you serve on a charter school board, or work with one, this book is must read.-JAMES N. GOENNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORTHE CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Read more