Georgia Charter Schools Association

Many thanks to Northwest Classical Academy for hosting legislators at your campus yesterday! And thank you Representative Martin Momtahan and Representative Jordan Ridley for supporting charter schools in your community!

We love Mr. Ferrel!

Our own Mr. Combs recently arranged to have some musically talented guest speakers! Read more here! https://tapestrycharter.org/2024/08/27/music-enrichment-series-presented-by-tapestry/

Schools and students are the heart of our work here at GCSA. News like this is devastating, and our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Barrow County community. Please join us in keeping the safety of students, teachers, and staff across all communities in your thoughts and prayers.

Georgia high school on lockdown after shooting - latest updates Several law enforcement agencies have responded to Apalachee High School in Barrow County on Wednesday morning.

Don’t miss out! Join GCSA's virtual Listening Session TOMORROW (FRIDAY) at 10 a.m. to help develop our 2025 policy agenda and state-level advocacy priorities. School leaders and board members, check our weekly newsletter for meeting details!

Congratulations to Baconton Community Charter School for kicking off its inaugural EMT Training Program for seniors! BCC students gained hands-on experience and a direct path to emergency medical careers, with the opportunity to earn Georgia EMT licensure upon completion. Read More: https://yhoo.it/4dOsRR0

Supt. Woods invites students in grades 10-12 to be part of the conversation by serving on his 2024-2025 Student Advisory Council. Read More... https://bit.ly/3SQTpZX

Shoutout to Georgia Charter Schools Association!

GCSA supports the development of charter schools and networks that improve opportunities for students in Georgia.

Learn more about the awesome initiatives going on at GSCA here: https://bit.ly/3WyLlOy

Welcome to the guHRoo family!

It was amazing to kick off the school year at Monday Night Brewing with charter leaders from across Georgia! Here's to a wonderful year ahead—we can't wait to connect again soon!

Members: Join us for a FREE training session with GCSA’s new VP of School Success, Lisa McDonald, on Monday, Aug. 12, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Discover the latest updates on the Georgia Early Literacy Act (HB 538) and dyslexia screening and support (SB 48). Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared! Check the newsletter for details on joining.

Exciting news for Georgia families! The State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia has approved The Simple Vue Academy and The Wright Community School, both part of the GCSA Charter Incubator program. These schools will provide high-quality educational options in the 2025-2026 school year. Read More: https://bit.ly/3WvvIaA 🎓🏫

GCSA is happy to welcome Georgia's 65,000+ charter school students back to school this fall! 🍂

Statesboro STEAM to borrow up to $13 million for construction of a building of its own after County Commission OKs Development Authority bonds. Read more:

County Commission OKs Development Authority bonds for Statesboro STEAM Bulloch County commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday allowing the Development Authority of Bulloch County, or DABC, to issue up to $13 million worth off tax-exempt bonds on behalf of Statesboro STEAM Academy to finance construction of its all-new school facility.

Our awesome custodians and operations teams have been hard at work this summer getting the school ready for students to return in August! We can’t wait to see everyone back on campus soon!

“A testament of faith” is how Artesius Miller, 37-year-old founder and CEO of the Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School Network, describes his journey establishing the institution. Read more: https://bit.ly/4eZMx5T

In this critical election year, a groundreaking poll from Freedom Coalition For Charter Schools highlights education as a major concern for Black and Latino swing state voters.

Elected leaders must embrace providing families with more public school options. It’s not just good politics, it’s good policy! Data shows charter schools give families more access to quality public school options, paving the way for economic mobility!

Swing State Voters Poll - Freedom Coalition For Charters Black and Latino Swing State Voters Sound Off! FCCS conducted a July 2024 poll that shows Black and Latino swing state voters sounding the alarm. These voters view and experience […]

We're excited to announce Rahn Mayo as our VP of Policy & Advocacy! Rahn is a former state representative with a strong background in government relations and education advocacy. Welcome, Rahn! https://bit.ly/3Wdgng4

GCSA is seeking a dynamic Regional Field Director to lead community engagement, recruit diverse leaders, build strategic partnerships, and advocate for educational reform. Make a lasting impact on education and apply now! https://bit.ly/3L7zj9B

The State Charter Schools Foundation of Georgia is now accepting applications for CSP subgrants!

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the informational webinar TOMORROW, June 27, at 3:00 p.m. Registration is required.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/45EHV17.

Happy Juneteenth! Today we honor the journey toward freedom and acknowledge the ongoing quest for educational equity and racial justice. We are committed to ensuring that all children in Georgia have access to a high-quality public education.

The State Charter Schools Foundation of Georgia is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 Replication & Expansion Cohort program! Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, June 24, 2024.

Find additional information and application details at https://bit.ly/45EHV17.