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Michelle Wirth

Please help! GCSA is asking all Georgia charter schools to fill out the following facilities funding survey to assist with our response to a recent veto issued by Gov. Kemp. The “disregard” language for additional […]

Every spring, the Georgia Charter Schools Association asks teachers, school leaders and the community to nominate outstanding seniors at Georgia’s charter high schools. GCSA is excited to recognize these gifted graduates […]

Georgia’s public charter schools were front and center during National Charter Schools Week! During this special week (May 7-13), GCSA collaborated with member schools to hold open house events across […]

Gov. Brian Kemp has vetoed the additional facilities funding for Georgia charter schools in the FY24 budget. (Click HERE to read Gov. Kemp’s statement about the veto.)   The line-item veto occurred despite GCSA securing FULL […]

Attend GCSA’s April Communications Community of Practice (COP) Session! Our April Communications COP for school communicators and administrators will take place on Thursday, April 27, at 11:30 a.m. This month’s topic is “Video Advertising and Storytelling Best […]

The Georgia Department of Education sent information out to districts last week regarding the $115.7 million in funding for school security included in the amended FY23 budget. Each district has […]

Order FREE merchandise to celebrate the launch of FindaGaCharter.org! All Georgia charter schools can request a limited quantity of yard signs, water bottles, car magnets, and t-shirts to promote FindaGaCharter.org. Orders […]

Get ready for National Charter Schools Week, May 7-13! Join us for a Charter Schools Week planning call on Wednesday, April 12, at noon. GCSA is working in collaboration with member schools across […]

The 2023 legislative session has come to a close. We’re thrilled that for the first time ever—GCSA successfully ensured FULL FUNDING for the State Facility Grant! We were also able to […]

Georgia House Bill 318 is a crucial charter school bill championed by the Georgia Charter Schools Association and key state lawmakers. The bill addresses four important issues continually flagged by […]

GCSA is working in collaboration with member schools across Georgia to hold Charter School “Open House” events during National Charter Schools Week, May 7-13! Select a date to a hold […]

A state budget proposal that would provide a significant funding boost for charter school facilities is nearly at the finish line. The Georgia Senate approved a budget that would bring […]