On Charter Schools, Say This, Not That
A new guide to charter messaging urges advocates to steer clear of corporate speak

Say this, not this
The Charter School Messaging Notebook was prepared for theNational Alliance for Public Charter Schools by the Glover Park Group, which specializes in *creative, disruptive thinking, deep insights and senior counsel* (Shout out to my secret reformy pal for sharing…) And the results are crystal clear, reader. *When we use words that work, people like what they hear—and that means more support for charter schools.* In other words, say this, not this…
The Charter School Messaging Notebook was prepared for theNational Alliance for Public Charter Schools by the Glover Park Group, which specializes in *creative, disruptive thinking, deep insights and senior counsel* (Shout out to my secret reformy pal for sharing…) And the results are crystal clear, reader. *When we use words that work, people like what they hear—and that means more support for charter schools.* In other words, say this, not this…

Know when to change the subject
Well that was easy. But just to be safe, you’ll want to print and laminate this essential *Say This/Not This* chart with you as a constant reminder never to say *experiments* when what your really meant, of course, was *responsive to student needs.* Which means thaOn Charter Schools, Say This, Not That | EduShyster: