Staying Mission Driven “In its simplest form, mission true organizations know why they exist and protect their core at all costs. They remain faithful to what they believe has been entrusted them to do. They define what is immutable: their…
Our Hope for this School Year
Our hope for this school year… Dear Choice Schools Colleagues and Friends, The 2021-22 school year has officially begun! For some of you, this could be your first year in education, for others, you might be celebrating your 40th year. This school…
FCMA Student Wins White House National Student Art Competition for K-3
Check it out! Four Corners Montessori Academy third grader, Gabrielle Faisal, goes viral after winning a national art competition garnering attention from Good Morning America, Yahoo and local Detroit news outlets. This honor comes after she won the White House National Student…
Readjusting to the new normal: Tips for preparing your child for the upcoming school year webinar
We are grateful to host engaging conversations around returning to school and provide a platform to share insight with families about the realities of social and emotional wellness, specifically around adjusting to new norms. We are a team of educators,…
5 Tips to Help Get Students Ready for Back to School!
It’s that time of year again: time to get ready for the back-to-school season! Summer is coming to an end and soon, students will be back in class for the 2021-2022 school year! Educators say it is important to set…
Setting a vision for the upcoming school year
Setting a vision for the upcoming school year This past week we gathered in Lansing with all of our school leaders for our annual School Leadership Strategy Retreat to plan for the next school year. Even after a trying year,…
Tony Schmid joins Choice as our new Chief Operating Officer
Tony Schmid joins Choice as our new Chief Operating Officer Please help welcome Tony to the Choice family! Tony Schmid joins Choice Schools Associates as the Chief Operating Officer. Tony will partner with each school to support their operations needs, including finance, IT,…
Congratulations to Ron Wiens on his retirement
Choice Schools Associates “anchor” Ron Wiens is officially retiring after 15 years of incredible service to this organization. Ron is a household name here and his passion, knowledge and love for education will truly be missed. In order to celebrate…
School Leader, Jes Eldridge, Represents Thousands of Charter School Students and Educators in the U.S. Capitol virtual “fly-in” Congressional Day
School Leader, Jes Eldridge, Represents Thousands of Charter School Students and Educators in the U.S. Capitol virtual “fly-in” Congressional Day Jes Eldridge, Principal of Battle Creek Montessori Academy was recently hand-selected to participate in the U.S. Capitol virtual “fly-in” congressional…
Happy Summer! A note from Sarah Wildey
Dear Colleagues, Friends and Choice Family, These last few days of school mark the official end of a chapter and the beginning of a new journey. Between graduations, field days and award ceremonies, the end-of-year celebrations are underway! Even in…