What does it take to start a charter school from the ground up—without a charter law in place?On this episode of Leader to Leader, Darryl Cobb sits down with Amanda Johnson, Executive Director of Clarksdale Collegiate, to explore her journey from Teach for America to founding a high-performing K-8 charter school in rural Mississippi.Amanda shares the challenges of launching a school in the Delta, the impact of literacy-focused instruction, and her vision for expanding to high school. From securing transportation and food service to recruiting local teachers and creating STEM opportunities, Amanda is proving that great schools can thrive anywhere.Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, persistence, and what it truly means to build opportunity for Black and Brown students in rural communities.

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