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January 2019

Georgia climbed 11 spots this year in “Measuring up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws, Tenth Edition.” The annual report by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools ranks states’ charter school laws against a “gold standard” model law. The upward jump in Georgia’s ranking secured our state the “most improved” charter school […]

More than 300 families attended the Atlanta Charter School Expo on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Ivy Preparatory Academy. Georgia Charter Schools Association and GeorgiaCan hosted the event to help local families explore their public school options as they consider enrollment for the upcoming school year. Attendees had the opportunity to speak with representatives and gather […]

Last Year, DeKalb PATH Academy was named GCSA’s 2018 Charter School of the Year. The DeKalb County public charter school received the honor after meeting GCSA academic and operational eligibility requirements and impressing a committee comprised of a representative from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, a previous Charter School of the Year winner, The […]

When you’re not at the 2019 Georgia Charter Schools Conference, Savannah offers a wide-range of fun activities, historic sights, shopping and great restaurants. Some popular attractions and places you can visit include:  Tybee Island Trolley Tours River Street City Market Shopping on Broughton Street Massie Heritage Center Ghost Tours  For more great ideas, click here […]

For Immediate Release January 18, 2019 ATLANTA (Jan. 16, 2019) – Join the Georgia Charter Schools Association and GeorgiaCan for the 2019 Metro Atlanta Charter School Expo on Saturday, Jan. 26. This important event offers families the opportunity to learn more about their local public charter school options as they consider enrollment for the next […]

YOUR TURNKEY PARTNER IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS The need for quality before- and after-school programs has never been greater. Today’s parents do not simply desire a safe environment, they want an enriching environment that will support their children’s development and encourage success in school and beyond. Champions is designed to deliver this service and create […]

For Immediate Release January 11, 2019   Dr. Bonnie Holliday to Serve as GCSA’s Executive Vice President for Policy and External Relations   ATLANTA – Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) welcomes Dr. Bonnie Holliday, outgoing Executive Director of the State Charter School Commission, as its Executive Vice President for Policy and External Relations.   “We […]

Tori Jackson Hines, Founder and Executive Director of Resurgence Hall; Julie Allen, Principal of International Community School; and Patrice Meadows, a participant in GCSA’s Charter Incubator were selected to take part in the Deloitte Courageous Principals program. The program connects school principals from across the nation with top leaders in business, nonprofit organizations and other industries. […]

On Wednesday, Dec. 12, Georgia Charter Schools Association honored top charter school advocates, policy makers and school officials, during GCSA’s annual holiday “Celebration of Advocates” held at the JW Marriott in Atlanta. Each of the advocates received a “GCSA Champion for Children Award” in recognition of their longtime support and commitment to children and Georgia’s […]