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Holding The Bar – The Choice Schools 2023 Summer Scholar Conference

“Relationships rooted in high expectations goes for all!” – Laura Moellering, Scholar Schools Superintendent In the Choice network, we pride ourselves in providing rigorous professional development training to our staff members to set clear and high expectations of classroom instruction.…

Choice Schools Associates’ 22/23 Choice Leader of Excellence of the Year – Nate VanDuinen

Choice Schools is pleased to announce the 22/23 Choice Leader of Excellence of the Year, Mr. Nate VanDuinen. Nate is the elementary principal at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science in Grand Rapids, MI, a premier charter school in the…

Photograph of the Choice Schools Associates team working at Bradford Academy during the Choice Serves event

Choice Serves 2023 – at Bradford Academy

Earlier this month, approximately 25 team members from our Central Office participated in our annual Choice Serves Day at Bradford Academy. Choice Serves is an annual event in which members of our Central Office team volunteer their time, reflecting our…

The Importance of Advocacy for Our Schools

This school year, our schools hosted over 15 in-person legislator school tours, sent nearly 100 emails, mailed 64 handwritten letters, sent dozens of works of student art, attended a handful of coffee hours, and visited the Capitol countless times, all with the goal of advocating for the needs and interests of their students. We thank you for playing an…

Highlights from Our Annual School Leaders Retreat

The “Your School. Your Team. Your Mission.” theme served as a powerful reset as we launched into the 23/24 school year. At Choice Schools annual gathering of school leaders, we kicked off the retreat by celebrating this past school year…

Our Experience at the National Charter School Conference in Austin, TX

In the vibrant heart of Austin, Texas, two team members journeyed to the annual National Charter School Conference to learn about innovations in the charter school sector. Kerri Barrett, the superintendent of the Montessori Model, and Sara Mooney, the Chief…

Graduation Season 2023

From kindergarten celebrations to seniors completing their high school journey, graduation is a significant event for our students, families, educators and community. Graduation signifies not only academic achievement but a time to truly reflect on the will power and grit…

Choice Schools Associates – Best And Brightest Company To Work For In The Nation 2023

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Choice Schools Associates has once again been recognized as one of the Best & Brightest Companies To Work For in the Nation! Receiving this prestigious award, reaffirms our commitment to creating…

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…

Sarah VanderBaan Recognized by Michigan Department of Education

Sarah VanderBaan, our Senior Director of Specially Designed Instruction and Student Services, was formally recognized by the Michigan Department of Education for her work advocating for students. Sarah has served as the President of MDE’s Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the past five years on behalf of the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA). Congratulations,…