At Cross Country Education we’re celebrating our charter school communities during National Charter Schools Week, May 10-16, 2020

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        >At Cross Country Education we&rsquo;re breaking out the virtual
        pompoms, back handsprings, toe touches, and resounding cheers to
        celebrate our charter school communities during
        <strong>National Charter Schools Week, 2020</strong>.</span
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      <span style="font-size:18px"><strong>Above and Beyond</strong></span>
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        >The theme of this year&rsquo;s National Charter Schools Week is
        &ldquo;Above and Beyond.&rdquo; That&rsquo;s because charter school
        leaders, teachers, support staff, students, parents, and communities
        have gone above and beyond as charter schools across the nation have
        moved to distance learning in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
        Visit our&nbsp;<strong
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        and see how we can help bolster your school&rsquo;s online educational
        support needs during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.</span
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        ><strong>How National Charter Schools Week Began</strong></span
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        >In 2014, President Barack Obama established National Charter Schools
        Week through a
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        >: &ldquo;We pay tribute to the role our Nation&#39;s public charter
        schools play in advancing opportunity, and we salute the parents,
        educators, community leaders, policymakers, and philanthropists who gave
        rise to the charter school sector&hellip; I commend our Nation&#39;s
        charter schools, teachers, and administrators, and I call on States and
        communities to support high-quality public schools, including charter
        schools and the students they serve.&rdquo;&nbsp;</span
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        ><strong>Get Inspired for National Charter Schools Week</strong></span
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        >We love charter schools! If you&rsquo;re in the mood for some
        heart-warming stories about how charter school communities have come
        together during coronavirus, visit
        <a href="https://www.publiccharters.org/taxonomy/term/449"
          ><strong>COVID-19 Uplifting</strong> <strong>Stories</strong></a
        >. Read about how charter schools have transitioned to virtual
        education, how students are making face masks for medical centers,
        connecting with and comforting senior citizens during the crisis and
        creating Hearts for Hope for first responders, and much more.</span
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        ><strong>How to Celebrate National Charter Schools Week</strong></span
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        >The
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        (NAPCS) has a kit to help you celebrate National Charter Schools Week
        and to shine a light on the unsung heroes who are raising the bar for
        education. There you&rsquo;ll find tips for how to get your school and
        network involved, including press templates, social media graphics,
        hashtags like #CharterSchoolsWeek and #CharterLove, and fun spirit week
        ideas for schools!</span
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      <span style="font-size:18px"><strong>About NAPCS</strong></span>
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        >The
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        is a national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the public
        charter school movement and is leading the charge for National Charter
        Schools Week. Their mission is to lead public education to unprecedented
        levels of academic achievement by fostering a strong charter
        sector.</span
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        ><strong>A Big Thank You from Cross Country Education</strong></span
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      >To all the administrators, teachers, support staff, kids, parents, and
      communities who support charter schools: Many thanks from Cross Country
      Education for all of the time, energy, thought, and resources you commit
      to making your school a great educational experience and safe place for
      your kids!</span
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Hooray for Charter Schools! We Celebrate You During National Charter Schools Week!