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Redefining Success: 6 Inspiring Individuals Who Found Success After Dropping Out of High School
I want to drop out and get my GED. Why is high school so important? What happens if I drop out of high school? If you’ve ever had one of the above thoughts or even spoken one (or more!) out loud, we&h...
GCAA’s Tyler Massotti: ‘They Want You to Succeed’
With a warehouse job that required him to be at work during the school day, going to a traditional school was out of the question for Tyler Massotti. He tried online high school but found it to be a l...
Sarasota Grad Nathan Ricca: ‘It Was Way Different’
For Nathan Ricca, the road to finding the right high school was long and winding. He began in a traditional high school but felt overwhelmed by the crowded hallways and packed classrooms. He tried mil...
Ector Graduation: ‘You Gotta Keep Going, No Matter What’
Family, friends and educators gathered to celebrate the graduation of the latest group of grads from Acceleration Academies of Ector County. The day brought laughter, cheers and more than a few happy ...
SLAA’s Ja’Quon Madaris: Gifts from the Heart and Hands
If they could find a job at all, most 15-year-olds would use the cash to buy snacks, video games or tickets to a concert — or maybe save toward their first car. Since he started his own auto detailin...
GCAA Director Hashima Carothers: ‘Why Not Be the Best Possible You?’
When many young learners arrive at Gwinnett County Acceleration Academies (GCAA), they find a school leader who knows their challenges first-hand. GCAA Director Hashima Carothers grew up without a lo...
‘Do Not Give Up’ — LCAA Celebrates First Group of Graduates
Lee County Acceleration Academies (LCAA) celebrated its first group of graduates recently, as young men and women who might have otherwise given up on high school received the diplomas they had worked...
Roberto Hilarion: Making His – and his Parents’ — Dreams Come True
When Roberto Hilarion and his sister were younger, their parents moved from Cuba to Miami in hopes of building a better life for their children. Roberto Hilarion and his parents. Both his mother and ...
What Do You Learn in High School That Prepares You For the Real World?
High school sometimes feels like non-stop assignments that have nothing to do with real life. You might be wondering how anything you learn in your classes could help you in your time after high schoo...
Young Parents and WAA Grads: ‘People Here Have Our Back’
Selena Farlow and Jesus Ortiz didn’t plan on becoming parents as high school seniors. But once it became clear that they would, they needed a school where they could not only earn their diplomas but a...
The One Decision That Could Cost You $500,000
Now that we have your attention, we wanted to share a crucial life hack and little known secret. If you’re one of the million+ young adults who have already dropped out of high school this year or the...
Young Pastry Chef: LAA Was My Key Ingredient
Just two short years ago, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy alumna Carolina Dominguez Lopez wasn’t sure she’d ever finish high school. Mired in depression, overwhelmed by the crowded classrooms and hars...
