Welcome to
Brighter Choice Charter Schools

Looking for an alternative to Albany's existing elementary schools? The Brighter Choice Charter Schools may be just what your child needs. For enrollment information, call 518-694-4100.

Click here for an overview of Brighter Choice or on any one of the links above for more detailed information on the schools.

"Many charters are already pioneering innovative uses of data. Take a look at the
Brighter Choice Schools in Albany. They are using real-time data-driven decision
making-evaluating students on an ongoing basis in every major subject and
adjusting instructional strategies."

U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings at the
2007 National Charter Schools Conference


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"In Albany, Brighter Choice was really kick-started by popular demand . . . a Zogby poll found 70% of parents would consider a switch to what was proposed."

Wall Street Journal on a poll taken of
Albany parents - December 25, 2000

Latest News

Press Release: Brighter Choice Holds Fundraiser to Raise Money for West Africa

The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is hosting a Dance-A-Thon to increase awareness...

Press Release: Brighter Choice Celebrates Women’s History Month

The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is holding an event to celebrate Women’s History...

BRIGHTER CHOICE ORGANIZES SURPRISE ELA PEP RALLY FOR 3rd AND 4th GRADERS

Event Motivates Students Preparing to Take State English Language Arts Exam

 

Learning Guarantee

BooksBCCS provides a Learning Guarantee for students who attend the Brighter Choice Charter School. To be eligible for the privately funded Learning Guarantee, a student...

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School Model: Single-Sex Classes

AppleBCCS for Boys and BCCS for Girls co-exist in one facility and share administration, staff, and school design. Under this unique and innovative approach...

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Gains in Student Performances

GraphTest results for Girls and Boys show students making HUGE gains in math and reading.

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