Atlanta, GA – The rapid growth of public charter schools in Georgia has led the Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) to seek larger office space. Under a five-year lease agreement, […]
By Dr. Monica Henson There has been a great deal of press for the past year concerning the new Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness System of educator evaluation in Georgia, […]
By Lisa McDonald Flexibility in exchange for accountability is the crux of the charter school movement. For years charters have gladly accepted the challenge of more accountability by utilizing waivers that […]
Today is the last day for early voting in Georgia. Governor Deal awards $37M in broadband technology grants to GA schools — charters will also benefit Politico reports on the […]
By Nina Rubin Every day when I Google “Georgia Charter Schools,” to keep up with the charter school news, a funny thing happens. At least a dozen real estate listings come […]
[Editor’s Note: The Utopian Academy for the Arts is a state authorized charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Riverdale, GA. On what should have been the school’s grand opening day in […]
Two weeks until the election — was Barge endorsement of Wilson an October surprise? Savannah Classical Academy in second year, works to improve performance Columnist Dick Yarbrough turns his attention to […]
By Jane Chappell Charter schools often receive bad press, but in reality they are the best kept secret in public education. A charter school can offer students flexibility to learn in different ways […]
By Matt Underwood Recently our Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School principals and I attended a half-day workshop with all of the other principals and district staff from the Atlanta Public Schools. […]
Blockbuster week for charter school news in Georgia: AJC runs Eric Wearne’s Op Ed supporting the Louisiana Recovery School District model. Hall, Floyd, Fannin, and Baldwin counties convene on whether […]