Big decisions about education are ahead, and this election will shape what comes next! Join us April 8th at Morehouse College to hear directly from candidates and be part of the conversation. Be informed. Be present. Be in the room. buff.ly/sRlyFKH
Congratulations to Odyssey Charter School and Northwest Classical Academy, both of whom have earned the 2025–26 Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness. The Seal recognizes schools that have gone above and beyond in the area of school emergency preparedness. bit.ly/4tgkbKY
Families in Dublin are working to bring a new public charter school option to their community. If successful, Middle Georgia Prep Academy could be opening in 2027!
Congratulations to Ethos Classical Charter School, the 2026 GCSA Charter School of the Year! Your commitment to academic excellence and student success sets a powerful example for Georgia’s charter school community.
Congratulations to DeKalb Brilliance Academy, recipient of the 2026 GCSA Moving Mountains Award! Your dedication to serving students and families makes a meaningful difference in so many lives.
Congratulations to Cherokee Classical Academy, recipient of the 2026 GCSA SOAR Award! Your work reflects a strong commitment to student success and educational excellence.
Congratulations to Derrick Hood of The Anchor School, the 2026 GCSA Charter School Teacher of the Year! Your commitment to students and excellence in the classroom continues to inspire.
Congratulations to Neal Christian of BIA Charter School, the 2026 GCSA Charter School Leader of the Year. Thank you for your leadership and dedication to students and the charter school community.
Grateful to the hundreds of school leaders, educators, partners, and advocates who came together for the GCSA Conference. Thank you for the passion, ideas, and dedication you bring to Georgia’s charter school community.
Congratulations to the "Spice Girls" of Ivy Prep Academy, winners of the 2026 Middle School Student Chef Competition! They created the "French Toast Apple Sausage Sando" recipe that will be standardized and scaled to serve to hundreds of students a day as part of school breakfast.
The charter school movement goes forward when we move together. In one week, from March 9-11, charter leaders from across Georgia will connect, learn, and build what’s next. Will you be there? georgiacharterconference.org/registration...
Hundreds made the case today: support charter school facilities and fair funding. Alongside HB 1253, we’re also backing access to unused district facilities and a review of QBE funding equity. Read op-ed by GCSA's President and CEO: bit.ly/3MLhoKs
The Georgia Charter Schools Association is excited to welcome Kym Ward Gaffney as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Georgia Charter Schools Conference. Kym is an experienced facilitator with The Energy Project. Learn more: bit.ly/4kTo8lV
Interested in starting a charter school? Join us for the Charter School Founders Summit for a full-day Charter Schools 101 experience designed to help aspiring founders understand the realities of school design, governance, finance, and readiness. bit.ly/4azUI7B
Still confused about what public charter schools are? Don't be! Here's our quick Charter Schools 101 explainer. Share with a friend who doesn't understand charter schools.
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Kicking off next week on Monday, Feb. 17, GCSA's Government Accounting 101 is just 1 of 6 courses with proven track records offered in our rigorous Financial Management Certification Program! Scholarships available for state charter schools. Register now: bit.ly/3MpGqhV
Need a reminder about what GCSA is working towards? Our Vice President of Policy & Advocacy @RahnMayo spells out our legislative priorities in 2026! bit.ly/4tjuAqc
Georgia charter schools are transforming outcomes and strengthening communities and we’re recognizing that excellence! Awards include: Charter School of the Year, Moving Mountains, SOAR, Leader of the Year, Teacher of the Year.
Deadline: 2/19. Learn More: georgiacharterconference.org/awards-2
Kicking off Monday, Feb. 17, GCSA's Government Accounting 101 is just 1 of 6 courses with proven track records offered in our rigorous Financial Management Certification Program! Scholarships available for state charter schools. Register now: bit.ly/3MpGqhV
Cirrus Academy Charter School in Macon was chosen as WMAZ’s School of the Week. The feature showcased the K–8 charter school’s STEAM-focused curriculum as well as Cirrus Academy's recent enrollment growth, which has grown by 100 students since the previous school year. youtube.com/shorts/05QOv...
Thinking of starting a charter school? Our VP of New School Development Christa Thomas has you covered! Join us as we celebrate all of the educational opportunities in Middle Georgia for our students to ensure they become the best versions of themselves. Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We also welcomed 3 new members:
Dr. Cynthia J. Kuhlman, Director of Educational Achievement, Cousins Foundations
Blaise Warren, Chief Operating Officer, Systematic Equities, Invesco
Kelly Rozier, Associate, Commercial Litigation & Forensic Services Group, Stout
Meet the board bit.ly/4lOB9MW
Sanders previously held the roles of Vice Chair and Chair of GCSA’s Board Governance Committee. He is currently Executive Director of the East Metro Community Improvement District.
GCSA is excited to announce the appointment of a new Board Chair and the addition of three members to its Board of Directors. At its June meeting, the GCSA Board of Directors elected Christopher T. Sanders as the new Board Chair.
GCSA’s Special Education Workshop kicks off Friday, July 18!
Build your skills to supervise special education—no expertise required. Join this hands-on 3-day series or register by day. Shared registration available!
Contact Lisa McDonald (lmcdonald@gacharters.org) to sign up!
