Charter Connect

09/04/2026

Excited to be a partner with Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina!

At the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina, we thoughtfully engage partners that strategically connect our member schools to the resources they need to thrive.

Thank you to our new corporate and business partners! Welcome to the South Carolina charter family!

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09/02/2026

📣 New Blog: Micro-Events: Charter School Enrollment's Secret Weapon

What if your next enrollment event wasn’t a packed open house, but a small, meaningful experience that brings your school directly into the community?

Our latest blog explores how micro-events—from pop-up STEM activities and coffee chats to family-hosted gatherings—can help charter schools build trust, create connections, and turn community engagement into enrollment opportunities.

✨ Start small. Show up. Build relationships. Let the experience speak for itself.

08/28/2026

Back-to-school season is here 🎒 — and every family walking through the door deserves a seat that's actually the right fit. That's the work behind the work: making sure enrollment connects the right student to the right school, not just any open spot.

08/19/2026

Here's something worth sitting with: most of the families who inquire about your school never actually enroll — and it's rarely because they changed their mind. It's because nobody followed up.

Our latest post walks through why behavior-triggered email sequences outperform generic newsletters (we're talking up to 760% more revenue and noticeably higher open rates), plus a simple 7-email framework you can adapt this enrollment season.

Have you tried tagging inquiries by interest area, or building a re-engagement sequence for families who've gone quiet? We'd love to hear what's worked for your team. Full breakdown here: https://www.charterconnect.co/post/email-nurture-sequences-that-fill-your-charter-school

08/05/2026

📚 New Blog Post!

What if your next month's worth of content is already sitting in your camera roll, newsletters, or parent testimonials?

Our latest blog explores content atomization—a simple strategy that helps charter schools turn one great story into weeks of meaningful content across multiple platforms. Learn how to work smarter, not harder, and maximize every success story your school already has.

✨ Stop creating more. Start getting more from what you already have.

08/03/2026

📍 What a great time at the NC Association for Public Charter Schools Pearls of Wisdom Conference!

We had an incredible few days in Raleigh two weeks ago connecting with charter school leaders, sharing ideas, and learning alongside such a passionate community of educators.

A big thank you to everyone who joined Shawn and Dallan Wortham's session, "From Click to Classroom: Building a Seamless Enrollment System." We loved sharing practical enrollment strategies and having meaningful conversations with so many dedicated school leaders.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello—we're grateful for the connections we made and look forward to continuing the conversation!

07/17/2026

📣 Heading to the NC Association for Public Charter Schools Pearls of Wisdom Conference?

Join Shawn and Dallan Wortham for their session:

🎓 **From Click to Classroom: Building a Seamless Enrollment System**
📅 **Tuesday, July 21**
🕙 **10:00–10:50 AM**

Enrollment isn't just about generating leads—it's about creating a seamless experience from the very first click to the first day of school. In this session, Shawn and Dallan will share practical strategies for aligning your marketing, enrollment, and communication processes to help attract, engage, and enroll more families.

If you'll be in Raleigh, we'd love to see you there! Be sure to stop by, say hello, and join the conversation.

07/16/2026

🤖 New Blog Post: AI in PreK–12 Marketing—Finding the Right Balance

AI is transforming the way schools connect with families, streamline marketing, and personalize communication. But when it comes to education, the most powerful marketing tool will always be authentic human connection.

In our latest blog, we explore how schools can embrace AI without losing the heart, trust, and storytelling that make their communities unique.

💡 Discover practical ways to use AI as a tool—not a replacement—for meaningful marketing.

👉 Read the full blog and join the conversation: How is your team balancing AI with authenticity?

07/15/2026

📣 Heading to the Association for Public Charter Schools Pearls of Wisdom Conference?

Join Shawn and Dallan Wortham for their session:

🎓 **From Click to Classroom: Building a Seamless Enrollment System**
📅 **Tuesday, July 21**
🕙 **10:00–10:50 AM**

Enrollment isn't just about generating leads—it's about creating a seamless experience from the very first click to the first day of school. In this session, Shawn and Dallan will share practical strategies for aligning your marketing, enrollment, and communication processes to help attract, engage, and enroll more families.

If you'll be in Raleigh, we'd love to see you there! Be sure to stop by, say hello, and join the conversation.

07/14/2026

🎙️ New Episode Alert!

From teaching in Malaysia to becoming Editor-in-Chief of SchoolCEO Magazine at Apptegy , Brittany Keil shares her inspiring journey through charter schools, educational storytelling, and school communications.

In this episode, we discuss:
✨ The power of great school storytelling
✨ Building trust with families through communication
✨ Practical ways AI is shaping K–12 education
✨ What makes the SchoolCEO Conference a must-attend event for school leaders

If you're passionate about charter schools, school leadership, or education marketing, this episode is one you won't want to miss.

🎧 Listen now!