The Georgia Promise Scholarship: Proof that Georgia Cares

When I started T.H.R.I.V.E. Christian Academy in 2013 with just two first graders, I didn’t imagine that within a decade it would be a fully accredited K-12 school with over 300 thriving students. While I’m proud of our work at T.H.R.I.V.E. and know that we’re empowering children to achieve their full potential, I believe our radical and tremendous growth is proof that parents are looking for alternative education options.  Kids& are unique. They have different interests, abilities, gifts, and challenges; what works well for one child may not work for another. Schools and educators have the burden of adapting instruction to fit the educational needs of each child while also empowering them towards success. That’s why education freedom is essential for a society that cares, not only for each child, but also about the future. And here in Georgia, we care! Senate Bill 233 (SB 233) is proof of& that. It makes permanent the teacher pay raises that have been given over the past six years and allows public schools to use capital outlay dollars for building Pre-K facilities. The long overdue SB 233 allows low-performing and underfunded public school students to transfer to other public schools outside their home...