January 3rd, 2024  |  School Choice

What is Georgia's "Cap?"

A parents outline of Georgia's QEE tax credit program and the donation cap that can limit scholarship availability.

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January 3rd, 2024  |  School Choice

Georgia Reaches QEE Fundraising Cap on Day 1

Georgia law caps the amount of sorely-needed scholarship funding that organizations can accept annually, which limits the number of children Arete can support through our program.

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January 26th, 2023  |  School Choice

2023 Guide to School Choice

Download your free copy of The ABCs of School Choice: 2023 Edition

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April 6th, 2022  |  School Choice

School choice victory for Georgia students!

The passage of HB 517 will provide millions of dollars in new K-12 scholarship funds to the Georgia students under the state’s Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit Program.

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January 26th, 2022  |  School Choice

Choice means freedom

“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” — George Washington Carver

It's National School Choice Week again -- the annual celebration of educational freedom, parental empowerment, and transformative opportunity. About 1,600 Arete students and nearly 300 participating schools are enjoying the benefits of school choice this year. How will you celebrate?

September 24th, 2020  |  School Choice

School choice opens doors

It's not at all complicated or controversial really (or shouldn't be). School choice programs like ours offer new educational opportunity to children who aren't accustomed to having it. A new chance to learn and grow -- that's something we can all get behind!

September 8th, 2020  |  School Choice

School choice for the win

It’s pretty simple really. We believe decisions about a child’s education are best left to those who know the child best. School choice programs empower parents — regardless of zip code and income levels — to choose the best school for their children.

February 5th, 2015  |  School Choice

Georgia Governor Names Arete Chairman to Education Commission

In January, Arete Scholars was honored to have board chairman and Atlanta Falcons Executive Vice President Greg Beadles named to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal's Education Reform Commission.

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October 17th, 2014  |  Media, School Choice, Students & Alumni

Scholarship Students Enjoy New Beginnings

Watch how one family found hope and a new beginning for their daughter in a new school environment.

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March 11th, 2014  |  School Choice, Students & Alumni

Opening Opportunities For the Oppressed

This year, 15 Burmese refugees and current Clarkston residents are receiving an excellent education using Georgia Tax Credit Scholarships from Arete Scholars Fund. The scholarships are delivering hope and opportunity to children who have suffered unthinkable atrocities.

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