Lt. Governor Casey Cagle on Wednesday hosted the first annual Georgia Charter System Foundation award luncheon in Dunwoody. Coffee County Schools was one of 11 charter systems nominated for the award of Comcast’s Charter System Innovation and the Georgia Realtor’s Charter System of the Year Award.
“Coffee County Schools is a great example of the success that comes from a charter system,” said Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. “It is important that every Georgia student has access to a personalized educational environment suited to their individual skills and goals. In today’s competitive 21st Century global economy, we must ensure that every Georgia student is equipped with the knowledge and training they need to find a high-quality job. Innovative charter systems are an important tool to provide access to a world class learning environment and I appreciate the Coffee County School’s diligent work to improve education in the community.”
With their theme of “Destination Graduation for College, Career and Life,” the Coffee County School System promotes community, education, and economic development by providing a highly trained workforce for South Georgia.
Charter Systems are an education concept created by Lt. Governor Cagle in 2007 with the passage of the Charter System Act to allow public school systems to push the boundaries of innovation and strive for excellence. From the largest, Fulton County, to the smallest and most rural, Warren County; there are 31 approved systems in Georgia.
– Submitted by the Office of Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle