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2023-2024 Leader of Excellence

2023-2024 Leader of Excellence

July 22, 2024
Choice Schools is pleased to share that Monecia Vasbinder is the 2023-2024 Choice Leader of Excellence recipient. Monecia is the principal of Three Oaks Public School Academy, a PreK through 6th grade charter school in Muskegon. Each year, Choice Schools…
End of Year Beginnings 2024

End of Year Beginnings 2024

June 3, 2024
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

Charter Day at the Capitol 2024

May 20, 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…
Celebrating 20 year anniversaries

Celebrating 20 Year Anniversaries At Choice Schools Associate

May 10, 2024
This week is Staff Appreciation Week and as we celebrate all our incredible employees, we want to share a special shout out to all those who are celebrating 20 years working at Choice Schools Associates. We are incredibly grateful for…
Celebrating 15 year anniversaries

Celebrating 15 Year Anniversaries At Choice Schools Associates

May 10, 2024
This week is Staff Appreciation Week and as we celebrate all our incredible employees, we want to share a special shout out to all those who are celebrating 15 years working at Choice Schools Associates. We are incredibly grateful for…
Celebrating our 10 year anniversaries

Celebrating 10 Year Anniversaries At Choice Schools Associates

May 10, 2024
This week is Staff Appreciation Week and as we celebrate all our incredible employees, we want to share a special shout out to all those who are celebrating 10 years working at Choice Schools Associates. We are incredibly grateful for…
celebrating our 5 year anniversaries

Celebrating 5 Year Anniversaries At Choice Schools Associates 2024

May 7, 2024
This week is Staff Appreciation Week and as we celebrate all our incredible employees, we want to share a special shout out to all those who are celebrating 5 years working at Choice Schools Associates. We are incredibly grateful for…
Matt Bazen Welcome Photo

Welcoming Matt Bazen, our new CHRO

April 29, 2024
We are thrilled to welcome Matt Bazen to Choice Schools as the Chief Human Resources Officer. As the CHRO, Matt will spearhead all HR-related functions, ensuring strategic oversight and effective management across our organization’s human resources initiatives. With over 12…
Charter Week is Coming!

Charter Week Is Coming: How You Can Support Your School Community!

April 25, 2024
The month of May is a special time at our schools! Not only do we celebrate Staff Appreciation Week, but we also recognize National Charter School Week! This week is a very important time as we commemorate the charter movement,…
What Spring Brings

What Spring Brings – 3 Tips for Educators This Time of the Year

April 19, 2024
New beginnings. Breathtaking sunrises. Blooming flowers. Buzzing bees. And strong student connections! Spring brings a sense of renewal here in Michigan. Spring for schools has an entirely different meaning. We are cruising through the last section of the textbooks, ensuring…

Our partners’ perspective

Choice Schools has created and implemented a vision for every child to learn and grow based on his/her needs. They have instilled this mission in their educators, who strive every day to provide the tools for students to reach their full, unique, and empowered potential and purpose.”

– Lisa Gillon, Principal at Livingston Classical Academy

I have worked with Choice Schools Associates for the last 13 years. The service and support that Choice provides its leaders and schools is top notch. They have figured out a successful formula to support the schools in each facet of operation - human resources, finance, operations, and curriculum and instruction. Their support allows me to focus on the daily operation of my school.”

– Terry Larkin, principal at New Branches Charter School Academy

I could not be happier, prouder, more grateful, amazed, awestruck and relieved by our decision to partner with Choice Schools Associates to operate Ivywood Classical Academy. What an adventure this school has been. Every curveball that came our way we managed to HIT OUT OF THE PARK, thanks to our amazing partnership we have built with Choice. I recommend Choice Schools to anyone who is looking for a trustworthy, competitive, experienced, and mission-driven organization. They are simply the best.”  

- Tyler Horning, Founder and Board President at Ivywood Classical Academy