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FULTON NAMED CHARTER SYSTEM OF THE YEAR
Fulton County Schools is the first-ever recipient of the "Charter System of the Year Award" for its leadership in supporting school-level governance and innovation, the Charter System Foundation Inc. announced June 24.
The award, which includes a $10,000 prize, recognizes the Georgia charter system that best demonstrates effective local governance through the empowerment of parents, teachers and community members; leadership in the charter system community; strong community partnerships; and academic progress supported by flexibility and innovation.
"This award recognizes Fulton County Schools' culture of local school autonomy and the school board's vision to involve parents, teachers and community members in developing their schools' strategic direction," said Kenneth Zeff, interim superintendent of the district. "We are honored to be recognized and remain committed to the charter system model."
In July 2012, Fulton County Schools became Georgia's largest charter system. This special designation, made possible by the Charter Systems Act, frees the school system from most state regulations that typically apply to traditional public schools. In exchange for assuming greater accountability for results, it allows district leaders to give local school communities freedom and flexibility to decide what changes their schools need to make in order to achieve their specific goals.
"Through their focus on innovation, charter systems have the ability to develop strategies that challenge and engage students in unique ways, which ultimately helps them succeed in school and beyond," said Dr. Emily Lembeck, chair of the Charter System Foundation's board of directors and superintendent of Marietta City Schools, another charter system. "We applaud Fulton County Schools for demonstrating a successful model for others to follow."
NEW TO FULTON SCHOOLS?
So, why are Fulton County Schools so good and so respected? Here are a few reasons why:
We challenge our students. Our curriculum is tough -- and our kids rise to the high expectations.In elementary school, students learn the basic reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic, but they also learn how to study and how to comprehend. They aren’t allowed to be unmotivated. Our Continuous Achievement philosophy means they can fly as high as their brains will allow. This means that when they get to middle school, they are ready to take classes that are only offered at the high school level in other school districts. And, once they move to high school, many of our students are actually earning college credit through the abundance of Advanced Placement offerings we provide.
We are innovative. School today is nothing like the school most parents attended. That’s because students today are unlike any other generation. Today’s youth are growing up in an environment that none of us could have ever imagined. They think differently, they process information differently, and they are exposed to more facts, figures and messages. In Fulton, we have invested significantly in technology because it is a tool that is allowing us to better educate our children.Interactive white boards, tablets and other technology pilots are bringing a whole new dimension to the learning environment. And, virtual learning means we can reach out at any time and any place.
We hire the best. Great schools have great teachers. They come from the best colleges and universities in the nation, and like you, they want to be associated with a school system that earned its reputation for excellence. We challenge our teachers, just as we challenge our students.And we hold them accountable. In return, we pay them a good salary and provide outstanding benefits. We are the best, and we hire the best.