State Charter Schools Foundation of Georgia

We had so much fun visiting our two Book Vending Machine grantees this week, Furlow Charter School and Pataula Charter Academy! We are so excited to see how these schools integrate these machines into their school communities and foster a love of reading.

Yesterday, our board approved $2.25 million in CSP subgrants to support the expansion of four high-quality charter schools. Congratulations to Amana Academy, Ethos Classical Charter School, International Charter Academy of Georgia, and Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence!

The application deadline has been extended for the New School Leader Fellowship! Now submit by August 19. Find more information at findagacharter.org/grants.

Have you heard? We are now accepting applications for the 2024-25 New School Leader Fellowship Program! This is a great opportunity for leaders with schools opening in Fall 2025. Find more information at findagacharter.org/grants.

The Georgia CSP SE Subgrant application deadline is quickly approaching! Submit your application by Wednesday, July 17. More information and details available at findagacharter.org/grants.

Thank you to everyone who joined our Prospective Applicant Webinar for the Georgia CSP SE Subgrant yesterday! Missed it? Find the recording and all other applicant resources at findagacharter.org/grants. The application deadline for this opportunity is July 17.

The SCSF is now accepting applications for CSP subgrants! Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the informational webinar TOMORROW, June 27, at 3:00 p.m. Registration is required. Learn more at findagacharter.org/grants.

The SCSF will soon be accepting applications for CSP subgrants for opening, replicating, and expanding charter schools/networks. The application portal will open on June 26. Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend the Subgrant Webinar on June 27. findagacharter.org/grants

The application deadline for the 2024-25 Replication & Expansion Cohort program has been extended! Apply by 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, July 1, 2024. Learn more and apply at findagacharter.org/grants.

Reminder to apply for the 2024-25 Replication & Expansion Cohort program! The application deadline is next Monday, June 24, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Learn more and apply at findagacharter.org/grants.

We are now accepting applications for the 2024-25 Replication & Expansion Cohort program! Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, June 24, 2024. Find additional information and application details at findagacharter.org/grants.

It's #NationalCharterSchoolsWeek! We had the opportunity to celebrate by bringing the Book Wagon to some of our Georgia state charter elementary schools.

We had such a blast surprising some of our 2024 Shining Star Teachers! Thank you for all of the incredible work that you do for your students and school communities!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Taralyn Williams “has gone above and beyond to help my child succeed in school this year. She is patient, loving, and kind.”

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Natasha Williams “ensures that all her students are learning and get the proper attention, based on their needs.” She “shows her students a tremendous amount of love, respect and attention making sure their learning needs are met.”

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Erica Siddeeq is “an excellent teacher that keeps the children excited about learning along with challenging her students to think outside the box.” “It is evident she deeply cares about [her students’] potential, progress, and ultimate success.”

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Gabriela Sanches is a “wonderful teacher who cares deeply about her students.” She “goes above and beyond to make sure all students are safe and understand the language she is teaching.”

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Michael Saccone “is one of those teachers that makes learning exciting. He has multiple mind puzzles on his desk that lead to class discussions to answer ‘the why’ or ‘the how’ in a sneaky engaging way to learn.”

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Mary Beth Reese is “kind, caring, attentive, thoughtful, patient, knowledgeable, wise, open-minded, giving, generous, able, self-sacrificing, dedicated.” She “makes sure the students under her care are well taken care of.”

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Courtney Poston “is so amazing with her students and because of her they come in daily ready to learn!”