The annual Charter Schools Week project brings together parents, board members, school leaders, and advocates from across Michigan to stand up for charter schools and students, as well as celebrate our movement together.
Follow MAPSA on social media to see the AMAZING social media takeovers through ALL of Charter Schools Week, kicking off on Monday! Use the form below to apply to be part of our social media takeovers!
Hand-written letters are a great way to connect with your local legislators, and our plan is to gather as many letters from charter students, parents and educators as we can. These letters will be hand-delivered on Tuesday! Use our template below and be sure to submit all letters by Monday, May 6th.
Charter Day at the Capitol directly connects us with the decision makers in Lansing, showcasing the vibrancy, passion and diversity of our movement - and we can't wait to see you this year!
Do you or a student you know have a talent for art? MAPSA is announcing a student art contest. All students have to do is draw their lawmaker or the MI State Capitol. Winners will be announced on Thursday during Charter Schools Week! Download the Rules/Guidelines HERE.
We are rounding the week out with charter schools trivia via MAPSA's social media! Stay tuned for the chance to win MI Charters swag!
Charter Day at the Capitol directly connects us with the decision makers in Lansing, showcasing the vibrancy, passion and diversity of our movement - and we can't wait to see you this year! CDAC 2024 is just one part of our week-long 2024 Charter Schools Week celebration.
10AM-11AM - If you pre-registered, you’ll grab your lunch ticket and 2024 CDAC T-shirt. PLEASE put it on! With over 1200 people registered, we are excited to show our unity and charter pride. Don’t miss out on student performances from Landmark Academy, Cesar Chavez Academy, Detroit Edison Public School Academy and Tipton Academy during this time - and don’t forget to check out our amazing Showcase Schools and the Living Wax Museum!
11AM-12PM - Our Capitol Steps program will begin with the Chandler Park Academy Drill Team presenting the colors and singing the national anthem. Our guest speakers and honorees include diverse charter stakeholders from across the Mitten!
12PM-1PM - Living Wax Museum comes to life + Lunch on the Capitol Lawn! All attendees will be given a lunch ticket for a full complimentary boxed lunch. Bottled water will also be provided. During our Living Wax Museum, MI lawmakers will be portrayed by students from Cole Academy, Light of the World Academy and Bridge Academy West. Be sure to check out a performance from the International Academy of Flint too!
Registration is now closed, if you are still interested in attending please contact Marianne Fant at mfant@charterschools.org
Hand-written letters are a great way to connect with your local legislators, and our plan is to gather as many letters from charter students, parents and educators as we can - then deliver them to the offices (or to the inboxes) of as many lawmakers as possible. These letters should be personal, and should help your lawmaker get a sense of why your school is so important to your community. Download the template below to participate! Be sure to submit all letters by Monday, May 6th.
CSW24: #ChartersLead Letters Template for Charter School Staff
CSW24: #ChartersLead Letters Template for Parents and Students
Are you a charter teacher, parent, leader or board member wanting to share your story? Apply to "takeover" MAPSA's social media channels during CSW24! If chosen you will 1) be granted limited access to MAPSA's social media channels, and 2) will be asked to post several pieces of photo/video content throughout their assigned day to show off their school/share their MI Charter "Why".
Apply using the form below!
CSW 2024 - takeover sign up form
Michigan's Charter School Association
123 W Allegan, Ste 750
Lansing, MI 48933
Ph: (517) 374-9167