A commitment to academic excellence

Academic choice for Carroll County families.

Carroll Learning Alliance aims to create public charter school education opportunities available to all Carroll students.

Academic Focus

We are committed to providing rigorous academic programs that prioritize student excellence and growth.

Proven Success

Charter schools have a track record of fostering student achievement and lifelong success.

Public School Partnership

We collaborate with public education to expand quality educational options for all students.

Educational Choice

Empowering families with the freedom to choose a charter school education tailored to their child’s unique needs.

Tuition Free

Providing free, high-quality charter school education through a blend of public and private funding.

Meeting Community Needs

Offer solutions that meet the growing needs of the community.

“The beginning is the most important part of the work.”

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News, Announcements


  • Carroll County, MD — Carroll Classical Charter School (CCCS), an initiative of Carroll Learning Alliance, will hold two upcoming information sessions for families interested in learning about the school’s classical education model and plans for its launch. The sessions will be located at Carroll County Public Library in Eldersburg and take place on: These sessions aim to introduce parents and students to the charter school concept, the principles of classical education, and the timeline for…

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  • Westminster, MD — Carroll Learning Alliance (CLA), a local non-profit organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunities in Carroll County, has officially submitted its Letter of Intent to the Carroll County Public Schools to establish the Carroll Classical Charter School (CCCS). The proposed school will offer a classical education model to students in kindergarten through fifth grade at its launch, with plans to expand to eighth grade over subsequent years. With a focus on knowledge, critical reasoning,…

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  • The following is a public statement from Kim Zentz, President of Carroll Learning Alliance, made to the Carroll County Board of Education on September 11th, 2024. Good evening. My name is Kim Zentz, and I am proud to represent the Carroll Learning Alliance, a newly formed non-profit dedicated to expanding educational opportunities in Carroll County. Our mission is to empower families by providing exceptional academic programs through charter education. My colleagues and I are excited…

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