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Sarasota Class of ’23: ‘They’re Just Here to Help’
With proud family members and dedicated educators cheering them on, the latest class of graduates from Sarasota Acceleration Academies celebrated their high school diplomas and the futures they have j...
St. Lucie Grad Summer Worthington: ‘Hey Girl, You Got This’
For Summer Worthington, high school was hard enough. The crowded classrooms and lack of hands-on help combined with turmoil in her personal life to make her decide to drop out. Then she decided to giv...
Celebrating Black History at Academies Across the Nation
At Acceleration Academies across the nation, graduation candidates and educators found ways to celebrate Black History Month by taking a fresh look at American history — and the way African American l...
Bethel Grads Celebrate a Dream Achieved
In commencement ceremonies held in November and February, Bethel Acceleration Academies celebrated the latest in a growing number of graduates who have used BAA’s personalized approach to learning to ...
Wichita Campus Celebrates First-Ever Class of Grads
One year to the day from opening its doors to young people wanting a non-traditional path to their high school diplomas, Wichita Acceleration Academies celebrated the first-ever class of graduates in ...
ECAA Coach Yalonda Tibbs Shows Learners: ‘Keep the Faith’
When young people arrive at Escambia County Acceleration Academies carrying not just their schoolwork but also serious life challenges, they find a compassionate ear — and inspiring example — in caree...
In Ector, Learners Celebrate Black History Month with Message of Positive Change
At Acceleration Academies across the nation, educators and graduation candidates are taking time to reflect and learn during Black History Month. At Acceleration Academies of Ector County in Odessa, T...
How Well Do You Know the Difference? GED vs. High School Diploma
You may have heard that the GED and a high school diploma are the same. (Hint: They’re not). While they may both prove that you’ve completed a certain amount of education, each has its own advantages ...
GCAA’s Daws Lewis: ‘They Gave Him Hope’
Before he discovered Gwinnett County Acceleration Academies, Dawson Lewis had tried first one high school, then another. After dropping out, he tried studying for his GED, but lost momentum. Dawson, w...
What is the GED?
You’ve probably heard all your life how important it is to graduate from high school. The rumors are true: receiving a certificate or diploma proving your knowledge of general education topics is cruc...
5 Myths and Truths About Alternative Learning
There’s a lot of noise surrounding education and different ways of learning. Since the pandemic, alternative education has been on the rise, but not everyone understands what alternative learning has ...
Miami Grads Celebrated: ‘We Are So Proud of You’
Family, friends and educators gathered recently to celebrate the latest class of graduates from Miami-Dade Acceleration Academies — honoring young women and men who pushed through challenges to earn t...
