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Message from the EDWelcome to the TCSA website. Here you will find resources and information that will help you learn more about Texas charter schools and the work of our association. Whether you are a member school, a parent of a charter student, a policy maker, a member of the media, or just curious to learn about how charter schools are improving public education, there is something here for you. Information about every aspect of our organization can be found on the pages of this website. TCSA was launched in 2008 and our work is just beginning. We must close the funding gap between public charter schools and traditional public schools, help implement new student growth measures to fairly assess school performance, and lift the state cap on charters to meet the growing demand for quality options. More than 40,000 students are on a waiting list to attend a charter school in Texas. Our member schools are committed to providing innovative, quality public education. That's why we've created the TCSA Quality Framework. Every TCSA school participates in this continuous improvement process. It is the first comprehensive academic and financial review built specifically for charter schools by charter school leaders with the help of quality experts from business and higher education. We are proud of the work of over 370 member schools, and of the positive impact charter schools are making in the lives of students. Sincerely, David Dunn |