We stumbled upon The Philosophy of Charles Schulz, the Creator of Peanuts, and couldn’t help but connect it with the crazy feeling that the end of the school year can bring. As parents, educators, board members and partners, we hope…
Charter Day at the Capitol 2024
Free. Public. Open to All. – was the resounding message from this year’s Charter Day at the Capitol. Nearly 40 people from our network joined the movement on the steps of the Capitol to hear inspiring messages from fellow charter…
We are Thankful for Our Environmental Schools
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…
Celebrating the 2022/23 School Year
Dear Colleagues and Friends, As the well-deserved summer break approaches, we wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks for yet another incredible year. The 2022-2023 season was one to remember, and we couldn’t have done it without you. From student-focused board decisions to engaging advocacy, you…
The Source of Encouragement – Our School Leaders
October is Principal Appreciation Month and we are happy to celebrate and highlight all of our wonderful school leaders who serve our school communities! We are so grateful for you all! It takes a team to run a school, and…
Professional Development Through Charter School Curriculum What is teacher professional development?
At Choice Schools, we take great pride in setting up our teachers for success. A major component of that support is through professional development. Teacher professional development is any type of effort to continue education for educators. It’s an important…
How To Find The Right Charter School For You To Work At
Are you considering working at a charter school? If so, there are multiple key factors that you should consider when choosing the right school. Charter schools are a great option for students and teachers alike, and they come in many…
Math Survival Guide
You would never know it from my GPA, but I grew up hating math. It didn’t excite me; it wasn’t hands-on and to be honest, most of my teachers didn’t seem so excited about it either. So, how was I…
Staff Spotlighting Staff: Vonda Karnazes, New Branches Charter Academy
Vonda Karnazes was nominated by her principal Mrs. Terry Larkin. Vonda is starting her 14th year at New Branches Charter Academy in Grand Rapids. She currently serves as the ELL Coordinator. Vonda is a great example of a student-focused teacher!…
A Season of Giving
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill Our students and staff have hearts of gold! We are overwhelmed with the number of heartwarming stories we have heard…