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Michelle Wirth

ATLANTA, GA – This is the first time since austerity cuts began more than a decade ago that the Quality Basic Education (QBE) Formula is fully funded. This is wonderful news for all of Georgia’s public schools. Georgia Charter Schools Association is grateful for the leadership of Gov. Nathan Deal and House and Senate budget leaders who were able to reach this important agreement for Georgia students. For state-authorized charter schools, it will mean an additional $2.7 million in total funding. The amount for locally-approved charter schools will be determined by local school districts.

MARCH 29, 2018 Members of the Georgia General Assembly overwhelmingly approve HB 787 on the last day of the legislative session   ATLANTA, GA – On Thursday, March 29, the […]

We are truly saddened by the death of former Georgia Governor Zell Miller. Miller was a true champion for education. He helped pave the way for the more than 86,000 children who are enrolled in a Georgia charter school today. In 1993, he signed a law allowing for conversion charter schools. In 1998, Miller took an even larger step by signing an act that led to the creation of startup charter schools throughout Georgia. Twenty years later, we reflect on his life and legacy and are grateful for all that he did to benefit the state’s public school students.

Georgia Charter Schools Association is grateful for the commitment by Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle to fight for greater funding equity for Georgia’s state-authorized charter schools. The Lt. Gov. previously pledged to support increased funding prior to the start of the legislative session. Today’s statement reiterates his support and dedication to the more than 86,000 children of Georgia who attend public charter schools. 

GCSA truly appreciates the member schools that provided legislative testimony on Georgia House Bill 787. The testimony took place during a Senate Education and Youth Committee hearing on Monday, March […]

GCSA congratulates our member schools who received a charter renewal from the State Charter Schools Commission during the commission’s Feb. 28, meeting. The eight schools who were granted a charter […]

More than 175 charter school leaders, parents, teachers, students and advocates took part in GCSA’s Charter School Advocacy Day at the Capitol on Thursday, March 15. Attendees started their day at a […]

First Name Last Name Title Email Phone Number Lindsey Tippins Chairman lindsey.tippins@senate.ga.gov 404-657-0406 John Wilkinson Vice Chairman john.wilkinson@senate.ga.gov 404-463-5257 Freddie Powell Sims Member freddie.sims@senate.ga.gov 404-463-5259 Ellis Black Member ellis.black@senate.ga.gov 404-463-6597 […]

MARCH, 14 2018   Charter school advocates from across the state will gather at the Georgia Capitol with HB 787 sponsor Rep. Scott Hilton, the Georgia Charter Schools Association and […]

Georgia Charter Schools Association is excited to announce GCSA’s 2018 Georgia Charter School of the Year, Leader of the Year and Teacher of the Year. These prestigious awards were established to […]

Last Thursday, the Georgia House approved House Bill 787 with a 111-54 vote. The proposed law increases funding equity for charter schools by increasing the state subsidy for Commission approved […]

Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) is pleased to announce that DeKalb PATH Academy has been named GCSA’s 2018 Charter School of the Year. After meeting GCSA eligibility criteria, DeKalb PATH […]