GVSU has a long standing tradition and commitment to providing quality education for students. As part of this mission, the GVSU Board of Trustees seeks to impact public K-12 education through its leadership in Michigan's charter schools.

GVSU is an accredited charter school authorizer that furthers this mission by establishing innovative and high-performing educational opportunities. Our goal is to leverage the power of GVSU to improve and support the public schools we charter and the communities they serve.


78 charter public schools

authorized by GVSU

33,000 K-12 students

in schools we authorize

30 Years

of public education innovation


The Latest

February 2026 Board of Trustees Update

February 2026 Board of Trustees Update

Recent actions the GVSU Board of Trustees took regarding GVSU's charter public schools.

Feb 13, 2026

October 2025 Board of Trustees Update

October 2025 Board of Trustees Update

Recent actions the GVSU Board of Trustees took regarding GVSU's charter public schools.

Oct 27, 2025

CSO part of new GVSU division

CSO part of new GVSU division

Learn about the division's name, who the CSO is joining, and how it will impact GVSU's charter schools.

Sep 1, 2025

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