Back to School No images? Click here Creating Long-Term Homes for High-Quality Charter SchoolsSEPTEMBER 2024In this IssueFEATURED SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS OUR PEOPLE Dear Friends and Partners, I’m excited to share some great news in this month’s update. PCSD was recently awarded a second grant from Houston Endowment for $3M, which will help us continue supporting charter schools in Houston by providing high-quality, mission-driven facilities. As we kick off the 2024-2025 school year, we’ve delivered several new school facilities, ensuring students have the spaces they need to thrive. It’s always a proud moment when we see these projects come to life and make a difference in their communities. Lastly, we’re hitting the road this fall! PCSD will be presenting at several key conferences, starting with the Texas Public Charter School Conference on October 21 and the CSDC Conference on November 18. Additionally, we will be attending the NMTC Conference in New Orleans from October 24-25. We look forward to sharing insights and connecting with many of you there. Thank you for your continued support! And don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn. Warmly, FEATUREDHouston Endowment Awards $3M to PCSDWe’re excited to announce that PCSD has been awarded a second grant from Houston Endowment for $3M for our Texas Charter School Development Facilities Fund! This funding will support the development of much-needed charter school facilities in Houston, helping provide high-quality, mission-driven spaces for students in under-resourced communities. We’re grateful for this partnership and look forward to expanding educational opportunities across the city. SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTSNorthern CaliforniaPCSD attended two ribbon cuttings in August: Education for Change's Achieve Academy and Leadership Public Schools' LPS Oakland R&D Campus. Southern CaliforniaOur Southern California team delivered one project in Los Angeles: Bright Star's Rise Kohyang High School. Houston, TexasWe delivered four projects in Houston, Texas this fall and are highlighting two of them here: Elevate Collegiate and Bloom Academy. OUR PEOPLEPCSD Hits the RoadPCSD is excited to announce that we’ll be presenting at two upcoming conferences! Catch us at the Texas Public Charter School Conference on October 21, and again at the CSDC Conference on November 18. We'll be sharing insights on facilities solutions, equity in education, and how we're working with charter schools to create sustainable, mission-aligned spaces. We will also be attending the NMTC Conference in New Orleans from October 24-25. See you there! |