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…
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…
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…
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…
2022 In Review at Choice Schools Associates
December is here, and for many of the families in our school communities that means holidays, time with the family and plenty of fun times. As we send off our students and staff for the Winter Break, we wanted to…
Bottom Line Change for Education
Bottom Line Change for Education A sweet recipe for making change in your school community Have you ever felt inspired to implement change with an innovative thought and didn’t know where to start? What about trying to change a process…
Choice Schools Summer Recap and Fall Launch 2022
It’s been a busy summer here within the Choice Community and we have so much to celebrate! Our staff was able to actively engage in network-wide collaboration preparing for a fall full of promise. Throughout our 16 school organizations, all…
Happy School Board Appreciation Month!
January not only marks the beginning of a new year, it also signifies a time to recognize and appreciate vital members of our school community! As we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, now more than ever is a wonderful time…
Tips to address your child’s pandemic worries
The nature of this pandemic has left some kids with a heightened sense of stress and anxiety while in-person learning at schools. Educators are hearing common concerns in the classroom pertaining to physical and social interactions. Students are facing amplified…
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,…