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CHOICE STORIES

2016 National School Choice Week Recap

February 10, 2016
National School Choice Week was another week of celebration! Parents were raving about their love for school of choice on Facebook. Here are a few highlights from the week: Three Oaks Public School Academy Students everywhere at Three Oaks are…

7 Steps to Adopting a Growth Mindset at Your School

February 9, 2016
You have no doubt seen the “growth vs. fixed mindset” movement come across your inbox or Twitter feed. But what does this mean for you and your school? If you’ve never experienced the growth mindset, it might not mean much…

Charter School Gives Hope to Kids in Detroit

February 2, 2016
In the midst of chaos within the Detroit Public School System, where building conditions have been deemed unsafe, teachers aren’t teaching due to sick-outs and students aren’t being educated, there sits a community school who has quite a different story.…

School Spotlight: New Branches Charter Academy

January 29, 2016
New Branches Charter Academy Snapshot Students Served: 297 Grades Served: Preschool – 8th grade Year Founded: 1971 as The Climbing Tree School 1994 as the current New Branches Charter Academy Principal: Terry Larkin Board Members: Ryan Julian, Board President Nygil Likely, Board Vice President Scott Embree,…

Teacher Spotlight: Rebekah Host at New Branches Charter Academy

January 29, 2016
Rebekah Host is a 4th grade teacher at New Branches Charter Academy. Since the school year began, Rebekah has been creating a family-like atmosphere within her classroom. She finds ways to show her students the importance of learning, all while…

Why Charter Schools Matter to You

January 29, 2016
It was August of 1997 when I first understood why school of choice matters. I was in Buena Vista, Michigan at a recruiting event when an appreciative father, with his wife and three children, came up to me and said,…

Changing Lives & Making a Difference: Inside the Mind of Choice Board Members

January 19, 2016
At Choice, we carry out our mission in a cooperative and open relationship with each of our Academy Boards to ensure that each Board’s respective vision is brought to life. Choice shares a deep passion for serving children with our…

Character Choices: Compassion / December 2015

January 13, 2016
Character Choices in December What better character trait to learn in December than compassion? In lieu of the holiday season, students across all academies incorporated compassion into their academic learning, and everyday happenings. Dove Academy Dove Academy spread compassion throughout the community!…

Former Benton Harbor Charter School Academy Student Receives $5,000 Scholarship

January 13, 2016
Article re-posted with permission from bentonspiritnews.com By Ralph Heibutzki and Princella E. Tobias, Spirit Correspondents Every dream needs a helping hand to reach a higher level – which is exactly what Devontae Driver received recently from Benton Harbor Charter School Academy (BHCSA),…

New Year – New Law: What the “Every Student Succeeds Act” Means for Michigan Students

January 12, 2016
“What gets measured gets done” is a saying that has been used to send a message for years. The message is that measuring something gives you the information you need to help you achieve the task at hand. For a…

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