Happy Women’s Appreciation Month! We are taking this time to celebrate one of our fearless leaders in education, whose leadership and talents help all her students thrive! Vice Principal of Dove Academy, Ms. Shaun Caine talks through her development of…
Mental Health Tips
Written by Erica Prime, M.A., LLP, CSP, parent and lead psychologist at Bradford Academy, Dove Academy, Four Corner Montessori Academy and Macomb Montessori Academy with the Detroit Institute for Children 1. Show Yourself Some Love Engaging in self-care refers to…
Student Assessments – Today’s Hot Topic Discussion with our Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Charter schools remain the most stable and innovative option for families in the state of Michigan in the midst of a pandemic. From pivoting overnight to distance learning in March 2020 to offering customized in-person or virtual instruction for students…
5 Ways to Help Students Fall In Love With Reading
March is Reading Month! We love celebrating this month and the importance of reading at all ages! Reading is such a vital tool in learning and can connect students with real-life experiences, understanding history, or even a brief literature-escape. Even…
Must-Have Books to Keep In Your Classroom Beyond Black History Month
Happy Black History Month! February is not the only time to celebrate former, current and future Black leaders and change-makers! At Choice, we believe that the stories, histories and voices of Black people should be celebrated and uplifted in school…
Our Chief Strategic Officer was selected to join the Protect Michigan Commission Education Workgroup
We are excited to announce that Ron Wiens, our Chief Strategic Officer, has been selected to join the Protect Michigan Commission Education Workgroup. Ron will work alongside a team of passionate individuals responsible for identifying and addressing barriers that may…
5 Student-Focused Decisions to Make in 2021
Making student-focused decisions involves meaningful intention, hard work and thought. Working in education means everything we do and every decision we make influences our students. At Choice Schools, we use a decision-making matrix that allows us to funnel all our…
Celebrating National School Choice Week: The Value of School Choice
National School Choice Week is here! As you can imagine, this is one of our favorite weeks of the year, ranking right up there with the first week of school and the National Charter Schools Week! Choice Schools Associates was…
Why we Hired a Director of Technology, Data and Online Solutions
The simple answer – for the students! As a company driven by our values, we are constantly listening to feedback and seeking opportunities to further support our staff and students. When schools closed in March, we knew the shift to…
The “Aha! Moment:” The importance of celebrating accomplishments with students
Do you remember where you were when you had an Aha! moment? Maybe when you first learned how to tie your shoes or when you solved your first math equation on your own? When you reflect back on that Aha!…