Charter School Director in the News! Who: Alisha Morgan, executive charter school director of Ivy Preparatory Academies, which serves more than 1,300 students in three metro Atlanta public charter schools. What: Morgan will be joining the Washington gathering of leaders that will highlight high-performing charter schools led by leaders of
Utopian Academy for the Arts of Clayton County is in its second year of educating more than 200 students in grade 6-8. This Georgia charter school provides a core curriculum with the addition of classes in music, dance, visual arts, culinary arts, broadcasting and video editing. The building the school
It’s no secret that the growth of Charter Schools in Georgia has more than doubled in the last three years, according to the Georgia Department of Education. Parents want the best education for their children in an environment that will help their children thrive and succeed. Niche Inc. has compiled
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We are often asked if there are different types of charter schools and the answer is yes! The state of Georgia has “Startup Charter Schools” and “Conversion Charter Schools”. Let’s take a look at the differences: STARTUP CHARTER SCHOOLS: Startup charter schools are typically grouped by their authorizer-locally approved charter
The Charter School movement has spread to South Georgia and is making an appearance in an abandoned private school in Shellman, near Albany. The SOWEGA (Southwest Georgia) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Charter School will open next year and will provide educational opportunities for the children of this rural
A recent study conducted by Assistant Economics Professor Carlianne Patrick at Georgia State University reveals that parents are willing to pay approximately 10 percent more for houses to increase the probability of their children attending charter schools in the area. “Unlike most charter schools in the United States that have
So you’d like to start a charter school? According to the State Charter Schools Commission, there are 6 steps in the charter school application process for the state of Georgia and we understand, intimately, the process and what you will need to be successful. Step #1 – Schools wishing to
Lula Lake Academy is seeking state approval to build a charter school serving grades 6-12 on the Georgia side of Lookout Mountain. With a focus on the environment, the “place-based” educational instruction focuses on the natural and man-made environments. The curriculum will include learning about the area’s history, folk culture,
Charter Schools aren’t just a trend; they are the future of the American education system. In the state of Georgia, data from the Georgia Department of Education shows that Charter School growth in Georgia has more than doubled in the last three years. It’s no secret that parents seek the
