The American Academy

It's hard to believe, but it's been a little over a year since we launched The American Academy. And what a year it's been! Truly, I can say it's been one of the most rewarding years in my professional life (and in my personal life, but that's another story for another time...).

I came from the enterprise software world, building very large systems for retailers and state, local and federal government customers. That experience has given me an interesting view of the world of technology in education, and in particular in online learning.

This article in the New York Times this past weekend is an in-depth (and disturbing) look into the murky world of what are known as "diploma mills".

We get many calls every day, and of course many more online inquiries (after all, we are a virtual school!). Today we got a call that deserves particular mention. A gentleman called today from Saudi Arabia - his family is living in New Zealand. He was born in Korea.

We are proud to be one of the only schools in the world that offer language and government classes for the Navajo Nation. These classes are helping to preserve the language and culture not only for Navajo children, but for anyone who is interested in learning a language not likely to be taught in a regular high school!

Check out out our press release as well as a recent article about us in the Salt Lake Tribune.