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Teacher Spotlight: Rebekah Host at New Branches Charter Academy
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
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
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
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
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
“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…
Clare Shubert: One Teacher’s Journey with Choice Schools Associates
Today, Choice Schools Associates and West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) are bidding adieu to longtime first grade teacher, Clare Shubert. Clare has a vast background with Choice Schools. Beginning as a teacher with Three Oaks Public School Academy…
The Apple Project 2015
The Apple Project is a Choice tradition. School Projects This year, Choice added additional Meijer gift card donations to enhance each Academy’s compassion project. New this year, staff attending the holiday parties brought books, hats, and mittens to be dispersed throughout our…
The Apple Project in Grand Rapids, MI
With the holiday season upon us, it seems that we all pause and reflect on the wonderful blessings for which we are thankful. At the central office level, our Choice Family ranks on top of our list of blessings. The strength of…
The Heart of the Apple Project in Grand Rapids, MI
Christmas in the Faucette home was a magical time. Every corner of our home was dripping in homemade decorations, cookies were always freshly plated, and gifts surrounded our well ornamented tree. I can still feel the anticipation of running down…
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