March 8, 2023 • 23 mins
The president and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools joined the Get Schooled on Publication Education podcast to celebrate Women’s History Month. Nina shared her personal journey into education advocacy starting out as a staffer on Capitol Hill a little more than 30 years ago. Today, Nina runs a national nonprofit dedicated to strengthening and increasing student access to high quality public schools. During the conversation, Nina also discussed what it was like to immigrate to the U.S. from Iran as a child, where her passion stems from, and several women who inspired her along the way.
Takeaways
Nina Rees’ educational journey and what leads her to be a leader and helping other women
Explaining some factors on why chartered schools are in high demand
Sharing amazing and memorable stories in regards with chartered schoolsCelebrating the major victories against the Department of Education Harmful Proposal to Chartered Schools
Quotes
Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you - Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Connect deeply with others. Our humanity is the one thing that we will have in common. - Melinda Gates
Featured Guest
Nina Rees
President & CEO, National Alliance for Public Charted Schools
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-rees-76911111
https://www.publiccharters.org
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:34 Nina’s role and helping women
05:22 Her educational journey
08:18 Inspiring and amazing women
10:32 Causes for charter school demand
13:26 Some memorable stories
17:14 Celebrating major wins
20:53 Advice to listeners who aspire leadership roles
23:13 Conclusion
Produced by Heartcast Media
http://www.heartcastmedia.com
Takeaways
Nina Rees’ educational journey and what leads her to be a leader and helping other women
Explaining some factors on why chartered schools are in high demand
Sharing amazing and memorable stories in regards with chartered schoolsCelebrating the major victories against the Department of Education Harmful Proposal to Chartered Schools
Quotes
Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you - Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Connect deeply with others. Our humanity is the one thing that we will have in common. - Melinda Gates
Featured Guest
Nina Rees
President & CEO, National Alliance for Public Charted Schools
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-rees-76911111
https://www.publiccharters.org
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:34 Nina’s role and helping women
05:22 Her educational journey
08:18 Inspiring and amazing women
10:32 Causes for charter school demand
13:26 Some memorable stories
17:14 Celebrating major wins
20:53 Advice to listeners who aspire leadership roles
23:13 Conclusion
Produced by Heartcast Media
http://www.heartcastmedia.com
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