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Michelle Wirth

Georgia families will soon have access to more high-quality public school options, following a decision by the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC). On Wednesday, the SCSC approved two public charter schools participating in the Georgia Charter Schools Association’s Charter Incubator program—a competitive and rigorous, year-long training process that recruits and trains top talent to start or replicate public charter schools in Georgia. The Simple Vue Academy and The Wright Community School were among only three new start-up charter school petitions approved by the SCSC for the 2025-2026 school year.

Dr. Bonnie Holliday officially assumed the role of President and CEO of the Georgia Charter Schools Association on Monday, July 1. Bonnie was selected by GCSA’s Board of Directors following […]

The Georgia Charter Schools Association is proud to welcome Rahn Mayo as GCSA’s new Vice President of Policy and Advocacy. Rahn will begin his new position on Monday, July 15, […]

As a pivotal member of our GCSA New School Development Team, the Regional Field Director, New School Development  plays a vital role in fostering community engagement, recruiting qualified leaders, building relationships with stakeholders, and advocating for educational reform. The Field Director will spearhead the recruitment of talented and diverse leaders, establish strategic partnerships, enhance public support for charter schools, and represent our organization at key events and forums.

**Scholarships are available for state charter school participants**  ENROLL NOW in GCSA’s Financial Management Courses!  GCSA’s Financial Management Courses are tailored to address the unique financial issues facing charter schools. GCSA’s […]

Mark your calendars! GCSA will hold a virtual Legislative Listening Session on Friday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. during our first Information Update Call of the school year. This session […]

The Georgia Charter Schools Association congratulates Excelsior Village Academies (EVA) on its recent groundbreaking ceremony. The event was held on Saturday, May 11, at EVA’s future 37-acre campus in Stockbridge and marks a major milestone. The state-authorized charter school participated in GCSA’s Incubator program and is scheduled to open to students in grades K-3 this fall. Excelsior Village Academies will serve students in Fulton, Clayton, Henry, and Dekalb counties, with plans to expand through the eighth grade.

The Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) is excited to introduce Lisa McDonald as our new Vice President of School Success. Lisa will assume this vital position in July, bringing with her almost 30 years of […]

Seven DeKalb County Charter schools have won a prolonged legal battle against the DeKalb County School District (DCSD). On April 30, the Georgia Supreme Court denied DCSD’s request to hear […]

GCSA wants to recognize high-achieving public charter school seniors in the class of 2024. Nominate an outstannding senior today! We will feature these high-achieving graduates on our social media platforms […]

Gov. Brian Kemp signed two pivotal bills for Georgia’s public charter schools during a ceremony today at the Georgia Capitol. House Bill 318 increases transparency, improves oversight of Georgia’s charter schools and authorizers, protects charter school autonomy, and ensures public charter schools receive the funding to which they are entitled under state law. House Bill 1122 provides an estimated $6 million in additional funding for charter school principals and superintendents. In addition to allocating more funding for principals and superintendents in charter schools, the legislation also clarifies that charter school enrollment priority may be given to children of “part-time” paraprofessionals and other employees who work in charter schools.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2024  ATLANTA, GA  — The Board of the Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) announced today that Bonnie Holliday, Ph.D., has been selected as President and […]