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LAA’s Cassius Murray: ‘I Can Just Get It Done At My Own Pace’
Cassius Murray is a quick study — so quick that they can lose ground when asked to move at the same pace as most of their classmates. “I almost ended up failing 8th grade math because I knew all the s...
What Happens if I Drop Out of High School?
Considering dropping out? We’ve got the down-low on important statistics you should know about high school dropouts, plus a solution to staying in school.
ECAA Director Mathew Taylor: ‘I Want to Help Kids Make Better Choices’
After working as a 5th grade teacher, technology coordinator and assistant principal in traditional public schools, Pensacola native Mathew Taylor says he jumped at the chance to lead Escambia County...
CCAA’s Aleizha Keliikuli-Kuhia Perseveres on the Long Ride to Success
Before Aleizha Keliikuli-Kuhia and her family moved to Las Vegas from Hawaii in January, the young woman lacked the motivation to show up for class, do her homework, lay the groundwork for her future....
Academies in Action: Highlights from Our Academies
Each month, we take a moment to learn from the educational leaders who bring the Acceleration Academies mission to life, day in and day out. This month, we asked our academy leaders to respond to this...
Ja’Kerien Sutton: ‘I Just Let My Faith Be Bigger Than My Fear’
During the first semester of his senior year at a traditional high school, Ja’Kerien Sutton was on track to graduate with his class. But then an altercation with another student turned ugly and — just...
Signs Your Child Could Be Happier in Another School Setting
Everyone learns in a unique way, and for some students, the traditional approach to high school doesn’t cut it. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t options outside of the typical high school experience...
SAA Grad Bryce Johnson: Getting Back on Track Post-Pandemic
When the Covid pandemic shut his public high school in 2020, Bryce Johnson didn’t spend the long months toiling away at home via a remote learning program. He got a full-time job as a construction wor...
Tips for Re-Entering High School
If you’re considering going back to high school, congrats! Earning a high school diploma is one way you can take a step towards a bright future.Many factors play into your success as a student – espec...
Young Moms — and Their Babies — Thrive at Wichita Academy
For best friends Magalie Salas and Celeste Medina, high school had never been a comfortable fit. Volatile social dynamics, a need for more personal attention from teachers, and the isolation of the Co...
Ector’s Marco Salazar Finds the Recipe for His Future
Most high schoolers work low-wage jobs or none at all. They make plans for building careers after getting their diplomas, often with help from college, trade school or military training. When they des...
Marrah Murray-Rodriguez: Finding Her Focus in Miami
After being away from school for more than a year and a half, Marrah Murray-Rodriguez found her way to Miami-Dade Acceleration Academies, where a dedicated team of educators offered her the kind of su...
