National Charter Schools Institute
EducationMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
The National Charter Schools Institute operates as a nonprofit in the education sector, based in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. It was established in 1995 as the Michigan Resource Center for Charter Schools by former Michigan Governor John Engler and Central Michigan University, and later broadened its mission to serve a national audience with congressional support to separate from the university. The organization focuses on improving public education by advancing high standards of performance, efficiency, and accountability to benefit students. It aims to illuminate a diverse market of schools so parents and the public can make well-informed decisions about quality and outcomes. Governed by a nine-member board and led by President and CEO James N. Goenner, Ph.D., the Institute also concentrates on influencing policy and delivering programs and services that drive meaningful, scalable improvements.