Teacher Appreciation Week: May 8-12

On behalf of the PTF, we are thrilled to organize Teacher Appreciation Week!  This year, we asked teachers what would be the most meaningful gift to them and the overwhelming response was gift cards. We know from the last two years they also really appreciate meals during that week. If you missed the donation cut-off  but would […]

America’s Boldest School Choice Bill Reintroduced in the New Congress

Invest in Education Coalition – Federal School Choice Update – January 27, 2023 – SPECIAL NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK EDITION America’s Boldest School Choice Bill Reintroduced in the New Congress The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), the leading school choice bill in the U.S. Congress that expands educational freedom to all 50 states through […]

Rings of Growth: A message from Mrs. Lane

The rain wasn’t a downpour – just a steady drizzle. Enough to ruin outdoor plans of biking, yet not enough for joyful puddle stomping. In an effort to get out of the house, away from computer screens, my husband and I meandered through an antique store. As we turned the corner of another crowded aisle, […]

Adult Spanish Classes Start Next Week!

Take advantage of the opportunity to learn Spanish along with your kids! Our Spanish classes combine structured grammar and conversation with a bilingual Bible study in the Gospel of John. Each class becomes its own community, where fellow students support and pray for one another. Limited spots available in most classes. Check out all the […]

February 1: Director’s Chat/Parent Connect: Culture of Fostering & Adoption

There is a major need for families to foster and adopt children in our state right now. In the last report from the Department of Social Services in July 2022, there were more than 237 children in foster care in Charleston County alone. In Berkeley County, there were 150, and in Dorchester County, there were […]

Strategic Ways to Give

By: Sam McBride, Commonwealth Financial Group (CBA Parent) On November 29 th we have the wonderful opportunity to participate in Giving Tuesday! You may already know this, but since CBA is a qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit couples can give up to $600 in donations to 501(c)3s to be tax-deductible, even for families who do not itemize […]

Project-Based Learning with a Mission Focus

By: Sarah Martin Hello CBA Family! My name is Sarah Martin. My family has been a part of Charleston Bilingual Academy from the beginning and with my youngest one now joining her three older siblings as a CBA student, I wanted to use my time and giftings to help serve the teachers and students by […]