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Feb 21, 2025

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Policy
Statement on the Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education

Written by 22Beacon (Formerly Charter Schools Development Corporation) The U.S. Department of Education serves a critically important function for our nation a...

Dec 2, 2024

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Advocacy
A Vision for the Future-Building Communities, Breaking Barriers

Written by Alan Washington, President & CEO, 22Beacon (Formerly Charter Schools Development Corporation) Click here  to discover how schools can transform into ...

Dec 2, 2024

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22Beacon News
22Beacon Awarded BGP Loan

Written by 22Beacon (Formerly Charter Schools Development Corporation) 22BEACON (FORMERLY CSDC) AWARDED $70 MILLION BOND LOAN THROUGH U.S. TREASURY BOND GUARANT...

Dec 2, 2024

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22Beacon News
22Beacon Selected to Receive U.S. Department of Energy Grant to Implement Clean Energy Improvements to Schools Nationwide

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Launched Renew America’s Schools Program in 2022, Committing $500M for Clean Energy Improvements in K-12 Schools 22Beacon (forme...

Dec 2, 2024

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22Beacon News
Transforming Communities: The 22Beacon Journey with Futuro Academy

From Grocery Store to Groundbreaking School In 2016, 22Beacon (formerly Charter Schools Development Corporation - CSDC) embarked on an ambitious project to tra...

Dec 2, 2024

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Financing
Catapult Fund Launched to Provide Public Charter Schools with Flexible Financing Solutions

22Beacon (Formerly Charter Schools Development Corporation – CSDC) and the Equitable Facilities Fund (EFF) are proud to announce the launch of the Catapult Fund...

Dec 2, 2024

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Advocacy
Future Proofing Education: The Need to Advocate for Improved Charter School Facilities Funding

Written by Alan Washington Hear what 22Beacon (Formerly Charter Schools Development Corporation – CSDC) CEO, Alan Washington, has to say about Charter School Fa...

Dec 2, 2024

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22Beacon News
2024 Impact Report

See How We Made a Difference - View Our Annual Impact Report Now...

Dec 2, 2024

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Charter 101
What is the Point of a Charter School?

Charter schools empower American education through school choice. They are innovative public schools that offer a unique approach to education, providing studen...

Dec 2, 2024

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Charter 101
History of Charter Schools: Their Evolution and Impact

Charter schools have become integral to the American education landscape, offering innovative alternatives to traditional public schooling by emphasizing flexib...

Dec 2, 2024

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Financing
The Essential Guide to Charter School Funding

Charter schools are often the lifeblood of underserved communities, offering choice and innovative educational opportunities where they're needed most. But the ...

Dec 2, 2024

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Financing
What is a CDFI?

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are more than just financial entities; they are dedicated to empowering communities that traditional financ...

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