Peach Tax Credit

 

Innovation Academy: Expanding authentic and applicable learning experiences for students through the dollar-for-dollar Georgia PEACH Education Tax Credit. 

Innovation Academy is committed to giving every student meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for college, careers, and life. Students currently participate in unique, real-world learning experiences alongside industry partners through classroom projects and our Flex Friday workshops. With this grant funding, we will continue to push the boundaries of what school can be—helping students learn by doing, thinking creatively, and solving real-world problems alongside professionals in their fields. 

Grant Goal 

This grant will allow us to strengthen and expand our current experiential learning opportunities by funding: 

• More real-world industry experiences 
  Site visits, mentoring, industry-led challenges, and feedback from professionals. 

• Enhanced project-based learning (PBL) 
  Updated materials, equipment and instructional tools that bring industry problems into the classroom—not just on Flex Fridays. 

• Curriculum development 
  Teachers will collaborate with experts to design innovative, cross-curricular projects aligned with real industry needs. 

• Professional learning for teachers 
  Opportunities to work alongside industry leaders to bring cutting-edge ideas back to students. 

How funds will be used 

• Immediate investment in materials, equipment and training 

• Expansion of current Flex Friday experiences 

• Development of new, high-impact learning opportunities 

• Long-term curriculum writing and professional development 

• Growing our network of industry partners to ensure sustainability 

Who Benefits? 

All FCS Innovation Academy students will benefit from these funds. 
School-wide deployment of the grant will ensure equitable access to the kinds of authentic, hands-on learning experiences that help students build critical thinking, collaboration, and career-ready skills.