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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…
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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…
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Legislative Engagement – March is Reading Month Recap

March 27, 2024
We’ve had a fantastic month full of legislative engagement! March is National Reading Month, providing a great opportunity to share in student-focused conversation with our lawmakers and the opportunity to advocate for our charter students! This month we hosted Representative…

Choice Schools Associates – One of West Michigan’s 2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

March 25, 2024
Choice Schools Associates was recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in West Michigan in 2024! We’ve received this award previously both in West Michigan and nationally, and this recognition is the result of the hard work…
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Celebrating Montessori Education Week

February 22, 2024
Happy Montessori Education Week! The last week of February honors Dr. Maria Montessori and the lasting innovation she brings to the education space today. At Choice Schools, we are grateful for this philosophy of learning that fosters exploration, empowerment and…

School Board Appreciation Month!

January 23, 2024
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…

Our partners’ perspective

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