"Education Matters" is the monthly newsletter of the Association of American Educators (AAE), an organization dedicated to advancing the American teaching profession through personal growth, professional development, teacher advocacy and protection. This issue of the newsletter includes: (1) The Hope and Promise of Charter Schools: A Science Teacher Knows from Firsthand Experience the Freedom and Flexibility Teachers Need to Help Students Succeed (Tracey Bailey); (2) Natives and Pioneers: Digital Education for Students and Teachers (Jill Newell); (3) News from Washington, D.C.: Reports from AAE's Office in the Nation's Capital--Secretary Duncan's Call to Action on No Child Left Behind (Alexandra Schroeck); and (4) Winning Coach Brings His Game to KANAAE: New Kansas AAE Executive Director Brings His Championship Drive to a New Challenge.