by Georgia Charter Schools Association
It was a thrilling week for charter school news as Georgia’s 2015 Legislative session opened with strong commitment from Governor Deal, in both the inaugural and State-of-the-State addresses, that education reform will be at the top of his agenda. He proposes a constitutional amendment to allow for state-run “Opportunity School Districts” to turn around failing schools in Georgia. The Governor went out of his way in remarks to single out the opportunities provided by high quality charter schools as alternatives to failing public schools that consign students to failure. And he fulfilled his campaign promise to students at Utopian Academy for the Arts charter school, who sang “Georgia on My Mind” at the Inauguration.
- 2015 Legislative Session opens, columnists discuss Deal’s plans for education reform, focus on education
- Newnan wrestles with school flexibility options
- CharterConfidential reminds us that not every state has a charter school law, especially neighboring Alabama
- Survey indicating 72% of Georgians favor charters and choice gets national pickup
- Bibb County also considers school flexibility options. Interim Supt. reflects on her goals. Macon Telegraph endorses Governor’s education focus
- GPB Lawmakers program features discussion of Governor’s proposed Opportunity School Districts. Charter advocate Leo Smith speaks forcefully in favor
- Coweta schools choose IE2 flexibility option
- Richmond County discusses school flexibility options
- Governor Deal continues to talk about education reform at his Inaugural ball
- Kelly McCutcheon Op Ed in Coastal Courier urges support for school choice and charters
- Leo Smith pens a blog post for CharterConfidential on the need for charter growth as part of the education reform mix in GA
Georgia Charter Schools Association
The Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) is the membership organization for Georgia’s charter school operators and petitioners, established in 2001. Our mission is to be an effective advocate and service provider for all charter public schools in Georgia.
