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February 2012

The first cohort of the CharterLeader Ed.S. Program offered exclusively through a partnership between the Georgia Charter Schools Association, Lake Oconee Academy and Kennesaw State University, begins in June, 2012. The program has been developed for professionals who are interested in educational entrepreneurship, with emphasis on leadership in the charter school sector.  

To apply for consideration for one of the available 15 slots, please complete the Preliminary Application at this link:

By Kelly McCutchen, Mark Peevy, Dr. Ben Scafidi and Dr. Eric Wearne Last year, the Georgia Supreme Court closed the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and gave local school boards “exclusive” control […]

The score in Georgia on Wednesday was 110-62, but nobody won.  No, I’m not talking about a ball game, but the single most important piece of legislation (HR1162) our state has ever seen to continue the growth of high quality charter schools.

Atlanta, Ga. – February 7, 2012 – Metro Atlanta clergy plan to gather on Tuesday to join with legislators, Representatives Alisha T. Morgan (D-Cobb) and Rahn Mayo (D-Dekalb) and the Brighter Georgia Education Coalition […]