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Charter Week is Coming!

Charter Week Is Coming: How You Can Support Your School Community!

April 25, 2024
The month of May is a special time at our schools! Not only do we celebrate Staff Appreciation Week, but we also recognize National Charter School Week! This week is a very important time as we commemorate the charter movement,…
What Spring Brings

What Spring Brings – 3 Tips for Educators This Time of the Year

April 19, 2024
New beginnings. Breathtaking sunrises. Blooming flowers. Buzzing bees. And strong student connections! Spring brings a sense of renewal here in Michigan. Spring for schools has an entirely different meaning. We are cruising through the last section of the textbooks, ensuring…
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Legislative Engagement – March is Reading Month Recap

March 27, 2024
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

March 25, 2024
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

February 22, 2024
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…

School Board Appreciation Month!

January 23, 2024
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…
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25 Years of Blessings, Growth & Thanks at Choice Schools Associates

December 19, 2023
The holiday season is my favorite time of year. Yes, the gatherings, traditions, and cheer all add to the joy of the holidays. But my favorite part is the reflection that comes with the end of one year and the…

Taking a “Brain Break” This Winter With Choice Schools Associates

December 15, 2023
Winter Break is finally upon our schools at Choice Schools Associates. As our students head home for the holidays, we couldn’t be more excited to see family and friends, relax away from the classroom and prepare for the last half…
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Choice Schools Associates’ 2023 Year In Review

December 14, 2023
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…

We are Thankful for Our Environmental Schools

November 15, 2023
  We at Choice Schools Associates are in the holiday spirit this November, and have been hard at work this month to show how thankful we are for each one of our school communities. Join members of our office through…

Our partners’ perspective

Choice Schools has created and implemented a vision for every child to learn and grow based on his/her needs. They have instilled this mission in their educators, who strive every day to provide the tools for students to reach their full, unique, and empowered potential and purpose.”

– Lisa Gillon, Principal at Livingston Classical Academy

I have worked with Choice Schools Associates for the last 13 years. The service and support that Choice provides its leaders and schools is top notch. They have figured out a successful formula to support the schools in each facet of operation - human resources, finance, operations, and curriculum and instruction. Their support allows me to focus on the daily operation of my school.”

– Terry Larkin, principal at New Branches Charter School Academy

I could not be happier, prouder, more grateful, amazed, awestruck and relieved by our decision to partner with Choice Schools Associates to operate Ivywood Classical Academy. What an adventure this school has been. Every curveball that came our way we managed to HIT OUT OF THE PARK, thanks to our amazing partnership we have built with Choice. I recommend Choice Schools to anyone who is looking for a trustworthy, competitive, experienced, and mission-driven organization. They are simply the best.”  

- Tyler Horning, Founder and Board President at Ivywood Classical Academy