In this episode of “The Charter School Connection” Dallan speaks with Tina Long, Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer at Exalt Education. Tina shares how her experience with education from a mother’s viewpoint brought her to the charter school world. She shares her journey from opening a charter school in Oregon to now being at Exalt Education in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Exalt Education started in 2014 with 123 students and now has 1,000. A common theme in this episode is striving to give the children the best education for them individually. Every child is on their own path and there are ways to make sure the curriculum fits them. The pillars the elementary school is built on, help the children thrive. This year the high school opened with 250 students already enrolled. There is a unique model within the high school that sets students up for success.

Tina also shares some valuable information for all charter school administrators. From what is needed to open a successful school and how to find the best school board. As well as some challenges and how to overcome them. You do not want to miss this episode.

Time Stamps:

00:38 How did Tina get involved in Charter Schools?

2:10 Is the first school you opened Exalt Education?

3:58 Advice to anyone starting a school?

5:30 What makes a board successful?

7:00 Why is Exalt Education unique?

9:50 What did 8th graders do before you had a high school?

10:45 The new High School

14:23 How long have you been following this model?

17:45 Challenges and solutions

22:29 Final Thoughts

Show Notes:

Exalt Education https://www.exalteducation.org/

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