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September 13, 2023BASIS Chandler, BASIS Charter Schools, Student Accomplishmentsby Amy Licht

BASIS Chandler Senior Surpasses Chess Milestones

Watch our video interview with Sandeep Sethuraman, senior at BASIS Chandler and captain of the chess team.

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August 29, 2023BASIS Charter Schools, School Newsby Amy Licht

BASIS Continues Reign as Nation’s Top Ranked Network by U.S. News & World Report

BASIS once again cements itself as the top charter school network in America in the new U.S. News & World Report national rankings for 2023.

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September 7, 2023BASIS Charter Schools, BASIS Goodyear, School News, Student Accomplishmentsby Amy Licht

BASIS Goodyear Students Receive National Recognition From College Board

Three students from BASIS Goodyear recently earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.

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September 6, 2023Parenting Tips, School Lifeby Amy Licht

Tips for Tackling the New School Year

Whether your child is attending a new school or going back to a school they’ve been attending for years, entering a new grade is always an adjustment. Learn how you can instill your child with confidence and set them up for success during the first few weeks or months of school.

August 28, 2023BASIS Charter Schools, BASIS Flagstaff, School Newsby Amy Licht

BASIS Flagstaff Donates School Supplies to Navajo Nation

Our BASIS Flagstaff community has been busy collecting school supplies for Navajo families. Read about the impact of these donations.

August 16, 2023BASIS Cedar Park, BASIS Charter Schools, School Newsby Amy Licht

Charting a New Era: Unprecedented First Day Enrollment Numbers Achieved by Newest BASIS Charter Schools

The two newest BASIS Charter Schools in the Austin area—BASIS Cedar Park Primary and BASIS Cedar Park—have made history with remarkable first day enrollment numbers.

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July 24, 2023BASIS Charter Schools, Meet Our Teachers, Selecting a Schoolby Amy Licht

Watch Our Kindergarten Information Session

On July 19, 2023, we held a virtual information session for prospective BASIS Charter School families in Arizona, titled “How to Select the Right Kindergarten." Watch the recording of the info session, featuring interviews with teachers, parents, and students.

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July 20, 2023Parenting Tips, School Lifeby Amy Licht

Preparing Your Child for the First Day of Kindergarten

Starting kindergarten is an exciting milestone for you and your child, but it can also be nerve-wracking. Here are some tips to prepare your kindergartner for their first day of school.

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June 12, 2023School Life, Selecting a Schoolby Amy Licht

Full-Day vs. Half-Day Kindergarten: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Elementary schools in the U.S. commonly offer both full-day and half-day options for kindergarten. As a parent, you might be wondering if there’s an advantage in picking one type of kindergarten program over another.