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Michelle Wirth

The Georgia Charter Schools Association is thrilled to offer a Communications Community of Practice for a second year in a row. Join us THIS THURSDAY, Jan. 26, for our January […]

Georgia’s graduation rate climbed to 84.1 percent in 2022. It’s an all-time high for the state since Georgia started using an adjusted cohort calculation required by federal law. A number […]

Mark your calendars! Georgia Charter Schools Association’s annual conference is BACK, and it’s BIGGER and BETTER than ever. Make sure to attend the largest gathering of Georgia’s charter school community, […]

On Saturday, Sept. 10, staff members from Wesley International Academy won second place in a dragon boat race competition at the 25th Anniversary Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. Wesley competed […]

Participants will learn the basics of policy development, implementation, and evaluation. Policy topics include budget development, budget amendments, internal controls, spending limits and approval requirements, policy development and implementation best […]

If you missed GCSA’s Town Hall with Alisha Thomas Searcy, candidate for State School Superintendent, you can access the recording in the Members Area of GCSA’s website. The educational forum […]

Attend a September GCSA Communications Community of Practice Session! GCSA now has two Community of Practice Sessions. These vital training sessions provide school communicators and school leaders with the tools […]

GCSA urgently requests the attendance of our member schools for the Information Update Call scheduled for THIS FRIDAY, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. We will deliver a critical legislative update […]

At the Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI), we provide teachers with tools, techniques, and strategies to use dialogue as a foundation for classroom learning and culture building. Meaningful conversations promote inclusion, develop critical thinking and conflict resolution skills, and prepare students to have a voice in society. Our free High School Educator Cohort: Professional Development Workshops will allow teachers to explore dialogue practices while connecting with peers looking to leverage tools that prepare students to thrive in a diverse world. The series runs throughout the fall, and we have a list of flexible session dates that participants can choose from. Learn more and register!

REGISTER NOW! Participants of the QBE Funding and School Budget Development course will gain a comprehensive, big-picture and detailed understanding of the QBE formula and all its input variables, including […]

Dr. Bonnie Holliday has been promoted from Executive Vice President of Policy and External Relations to Chief Strategy Officer. In this new role, Bonnie will oversee all aspects of our strategic mission relating to New Charter School Development, Charter School Success, and continuing to also lead GCSA’s Policy and Advocacy work.

Alisha is an education leader, wife, mother, child advocate and education thought leader.. At the age of 23, Searcy made history as the first African American to serve Cobb County in […]