In the latest report from our Charter School Sustainability Study, we discuss how charter schools leverage the benefits of the autonomy granted to them under the law to build systems that drive stronger outcomes for students with disabilities: centerforlearnerequity.org/wp-content/upl…

Beth Hawkins of The 74 shares that the main takeaway of our latest report is that “the most promising developments are the result of cultures that hold general and special educators jointly responsible for the success of all students.” the74million.org/article/report…

“Students with disabilities experience systematic opportunity gaps and profound inequities in their schooling experiences, across all types of public schools” said our Executive Director, Dr. Lauren Morando Rhim in discussing our latest report. Read more here: centerforlearnerequity.org/wp-content/upl…

The NJ Ed Report published an article on our Charter School Sustainability Study, referencing key findings, including that leaders sought opportunities to "build a staff culture focused on equitable practice for students with disabilities." njedreport.com/new-study-how-…

Our latest report from our Charter School Sustainability Study was featured in K-12 Dive this week! Read the article here: k12dive.com/news/charter-s…

In an article published today by The 74, our Executive Director Dr. Lauren Morando Rhim shares that families with children who have disabilities often end up in a “holding pattern,” and sometimes turn to an ESA-funded private school out of desperation. Read more here: the74million.org/article/amid-e…

“School choice hasn’t lived up to its promise as an alternative to traditional classrooms. This means that students from low-income families and those with disabilities often miss out,” writes Linda Jacobson in The 74: the74million.org/article/amid-e…

Our Executive Director, Dr. Lauren Morando Rhim wrote an Op-Ed in The 74! Read it here: the74million.org/article/school…

Happy New Year from #TeamCLE! Wishing everyone a joyous, healthy start to the year.

On this day, CLE recognizes and celebrates the life-changing system of Braille, which empowers millions of blind and visually impaired people around the world to read, write, and engage fully with the world. Join us in honoring this incredible tool. #WorldBrailleDay

Today, CLE remembers and celebrates the life of Dr. King, who's vision continues to inspire and challenge us to work toward a society free from discrimination and filled with opportunity for every person, regardless of race, background, or belief.

Happy #SchoolChoiceWeek! This week, we celebrate the freedom and opportunity that every family deserves when it comes to choosing the right education for their children. Every student should have access to an environment that sparks their curiosity and sets them up for success.

America’s public schools welcome ALL students. Oppose discriminatory voucher programs like ECCA at novouchers.org during #SchoolChoiceWeek #NoVouchers

“We should be making it easier for the families of disabled children to thrive, and this is not the way to do it.” Our co-founder Lauren Morando Rhim weighs in on the harmful effects of eliminating the Dept of Ed. ➡️Read in the The New York Times here: nytimes.com/2025/02/12/opi…

💡ICYMI: Our co-founder Dr. Lauren Morando Rhim spoke with with The New York Times about how dismantling the Department of Education would be catastrophic for all students, and especially students with disabilities. Check out the full piece: nytimes.com/2025/02/12/opi…

Allowing private schools to reject students means students with disabilities and students from other marginalized communities could be excluded from learning opportunities. Watch here: appropriations.house.gov/schedule/heari…

We stand with @StarleeColeman of the publiccharters.org: "Use federal funding to help support students most in need. Students with disabilities come into our schools with challenges that take time and resources to address." appropriations.house.gov/schedule/heari…

CLE recognizes #MentalHealthAwareness Month in May. We commit to fostering a healthy work-life balance for our team members this month and always. #WorkLifeBalance #CLE #MentalHealth

CLE recognizes #Pride Month in May. We commit to embracing a welcoming and inclusive work environment and celebrating what makes our LGBTQIA+ community members unique! #EqualityForAll this month and always. #CLE

In July, CLE recognizes #DisabilityPrideMonth! We stand in solidarity with the disability community, honoring the strength and beauty that comes with being disabled. Let’s celebrate our diversity, challenge ableism, and amplify the voices of those who often go unheard.