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Legislative Engagement – March is Reading Month Recap

We’ve had a fantastic month full of legislative engagement! March is National Reading Month, providing a great opportunity to share in student-focused conversation with our lawmakers and the opportunity to advocate for our charter students! This month we hosted Representative…

Choice Schools Associates – One of West Michigan’s 2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

Choice Schools Associates was recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in West Michigan in 2024! We’ve received this award previously both in West Michigan and nationally, and this recognition is the result of the hard work…

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Celebrating Montessori Education Week

Happy Montessori Education Week! The last week of February honors Dr. Maria Montessori and the lasting innovation she brings to the education space today. At Choice Schools, we are grateful for this philosophy of learning that fosters exploration, empowerment and…

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Choice Schools Associates’ 2023 Year In Review

With the holidays around the corner, we couldn’t be more proud of what our community has accomplished in 2023. From making national news for our efforts to field trips to Washington D.C. there has been no shortage of amazing happenings…

Choice Schools Hosted the Second Annual Montessori Conference

Choice Schools Associates hosted its second annual Montessori Model Conference at Creative Montessori Academy in Southgate, Michigan. Model conferences are a great chance for teachers, office staff and administrators to connect with one another through collaborative learning. Not only does…

Our Experience at the National Charter School Conference in Austin, TX

In the vibrant heart of Austin, Texas, two team members journeyed to the annual National Charter School Conference to learn about innovations in the charter school sector. Kerri Barrett, the superintendent of the Montessori Model, and Sara Mooney, the Chief…

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From Desk to Dirt Earth Day Celebrations

April marks not only the start of spring, it also marks a busy week of Earth Day Celebrations at our schools. Schools have been hard at work teaching their students about the importance of treating our planet respectfully. In honor…

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The Cornerstone of All Learning – Literacy

Happy March is Reading Month! Choice Schools is an organization dedicated to furthering student academic achievement, and our work starts with our commitment to literacy. The newly redeveloped Choice Schools Literacy Plan articulates a clear and ambitious roadmap for…

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Celebrating Montessori Education Week

Montessori Education Week celebrates a philosophy that fosters exploration, empowerment and independence. The last week of February honors Dr. Maria Montessori and the lasting innovation she brings to the education space today. In the Choice Schools Network, we have reimagined…

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Board Appreciation Month – The Foundation of School Strength

Running a school is an all-hand-on-deck job. Many are quick to think of the faces they see everyday in the building when acknowledging who keeps the place functioning smoothly. However, there are many people who may not be in the…