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Excelsior Village Academies is a pioneering educational institution set to revolutionize learning in Stockbridge this Fall 2024 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, […]

**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 […]

The following charter school seniors are just a handful of the amazing students that are going off on their own paths to impact the world.

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.

For Charter Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrated amazing charter educators who have stepped up and gone above and beyond for their students and communities.

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 […]

The road to bill passage is a winding one! Last week, House Bill 1122 passed the Georgia Senate unanimously, but it was subsequently amended by the Georgia House (at the request of the […]