What began as an opportunity to maintain public education in rural Cave Springs, Georgia, is now a plea for help. Citizens of the town rallied to open a Cave Learning Center (CSLC) to maintain public education in the community. Equipped with quality instruction and support staff by the Georgia Cyber ​​Academy (GCA), CSLC opened on his August 1st and served approximately 65 students.

However, due to delays in private funding, CSLC will have to cover September costs and remain open until at least December. His Gola Burton, CSLC Director, said: This will give the student time to make a smooth transition to another school or parents to make arrangements for her to continue her GCA. ”

One parent, Jonathan Urquhart, said: This is about the future of our community. Maintaining schools sustains and attracts families with children. Our long-term goal is to open a state-funded public charter school in the fall of 2024.

Another parent, Jessica Jones, added, “CSLC is a great temporary option to help students stay enrolled in community public education and increase their chances of receiving state funding for charter schools.” I was.

CSLC has launched a fundraising campaign and only requires 400 gifts of $125.00 by Friday, September 30th. Tax-deductible donations can be made at First National Community Bank on Broad Street (checks are paid to the Cave Springs Community Federation) or online. The following links:

https://givesendgo.com/G6HQM?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=G6HQM

“By Friday, September 30, we hope to have 400 people who can donate $125 to care for Cave Springs,” said CSCC President Judy Taylor. Pledges of $125 per month from 400 students can complete a semester at CSLC,” Taylor said, citing budget cuts, tuition fees, and scholarships to help students whose families cannot afford them. He added that they are also considering a campaign.