"More Great Seats 4 Kids": A SUNY Charter Schools Institute Podcast
The SUNY Charter Schools Institute's "More Great Seats 4 Kids" podcast is your resource for sustained charter school excellence. The series dives deep into the SUNY authorization process and the high standards and best practices that make New York’s charter schools so successful. Each episode will feature interviews with Institute staff members and leaders at our highest performing charter schools. We will explain what it takes to become – and remain – a high quality charter school and ensure more great seats for kids throughout New York State.
"More Great Seats 4 Kids": A SUNY Charter Schools Institute Podcast
2026 SUNY RFP for New Charter Schools: Updates & Insights with Keegan Prue
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SUNY Charter Schools Institute
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Season 4
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Episode 1
Keegan Prue, the SUNY Charter Schools Institute’s Managing Director for Strategy and Communications, joins the podcast to break down the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for new charter schools. He explores the new provisions to this year’s RFP, explains the rationale behind the updates, and offers insights into the proposal review process. Keegan also shares practical advice for applicants looking to position themselves for success.