Charters in the News

This year’s annual Charter School Conference was the most highly attended in the event’s eight-year history! Highlights included the attendance of more than 50 teachers, courtesy of scholarships from The Coca Cola Foundation and keynote remarks from noted public education reform advocates Kevin Chavous and Dr. Harry Wong. Many of the presentations from the nearly 50 breakout sessions at the Conference are available here through April 12.

Visit to Tech High by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is featured in this story Dec. 14 in The Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Visit to Tech High by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is featured in this Dec. 14 report on WABE-FM  (90.1).

Approval of seven charter schools by the State Charter Commission is featured in this Dec. 14 report on Georgia Public Radio.

Approval of  The Museum School of Avondale Estates by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission is featured in this Dec. 14 “Get Schooled” blog post on ajc.com (The Atlanta Journal).

Approval of Coweta Charter Academy at Senoia is featured in this story in the Dec. 15 issue of The Newnan Times-Herald.

Pataula Charter School petitioning group is featured in this story in this Dec. 16 issue of  The Albany Herald.

Georgia Charter Schools Association Chief Executive Officer Tony Roberts, Ph.D., explains why the school districts that have chosen to sue the State Department of Education, State Board of Education, State Superintendent and the Charter Commission are wrong.

Friday, November 6, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.  For parents, students, teachers & friends of public school choice. A major rally in support of charter public schools in Georgia, will […]

CharterStart is a comprehensive and targeted training program provided as a service of Georgia Charter Schools Association. CharterStart will offer technical and hands-on assistance to those interested in starting high […]