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Dealing with the High School Drop-out Problem in America
Over 26% of all students drop out of high school before graduating. Latest statistics show that over 5 million high school age kids are not attending high school. This is...
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Who Can Benefit From Taking Online Courses And Earning Credit?
You may be one of those people who spent their high school years involved in the social life instead of studying. If this is true, then you probably didn’t do...
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Facts on the Home School Program
Families that homeschool know that once their child reaches high school age, they need help. The American Academy offers that extra help that parents need in order to give their...
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Benefits of Graduating Early
Graduation is a great time for most people. Graduating early from taking online high school courses can be even better, but it takes a lot of confidence, courage, determination and...
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No Age Limit to Achieve your Dream of a High School Degree
Education is the foundation for a bright future. Research has proven that with a high school diploma you can start working sooner and earn a better living than someone with...
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The American Academy Fosters a Love of Learning
Many times teens as well as adults return to school via virtual high school. Being able to take high school classes online in the comfort and convenience of your own...
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Three Good Reasons to Choose The American Academy
While there are many great reasons to choose The American Academy to take those high school courses, you need, there are 3 in particular that are a bit out of...
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Boston Globe Article Cites Popularity of Online High School Courses
A recent article in the Boston Globe claims that more and more students are opting to take online high school courses. One student mentioned in the article says that he...
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George Washington University Studies Online High Schools
A new research study from George Washington University begins soon. The prestigious college located in Washington, D.C. says they have observed a sharp increase in the number of students enrolling...
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How Does the Homeschooling Program Work?
When you homeschool your child through The American Academy, you can be sure they will get an excellent education. You can give your child the gift of a first-rate education...
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Online High School – For All Kinds of Students
Getting credits from an online high school, such as The American Academy, can benefit many different types of people. Online classes can be used as the main form of high...
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Hit the Pool and the Books this Summer
Summer is one of the awesome perks for school age children and it’s never quite long enough for most. But if your child has failed one or more of their...
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Online Homeschooling Options for Parents
Homeschooling a child can be challenging, especially once your child reaches high school. However, there are some great options when working with an accredited online high school, such as The...
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Graduate Early with The American Academy
It may seem difficult to graduate from high school early, but working with The American Academy takes away much of the work, worry and stress. This accredited online high school...
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Online Courses for High School: Getting Ahead of the Curve
Technology is the future and to get an edge, it is key to integrate technology as part of the medium for learning. A great way to do this is to...
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Don't Be a Victim! Here's how you Can Identify a Diploma Mill
Success often comes using the right mixture - education, hard work and knowing where to find your opportunities. So, to increase your chances of success by building your academic credentials,...
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Growing Trend of High Schools Offering Online Courses
More and more public high schools are joining the bandwagon of offering online courses to students. Take Marblehead High School, which has opted to include online high school courses in...
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Be On the Alert Against Unaccredited Online Diplomas
... Or see $300 (or more) go down the drain. Here's the story of a mother from Plainwell Michigan who experienced the disappointment of working with a diploma mill. Amanda...
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A High School Diploma: Is It Really Worth Having?
Let’s face it. It’s a competitive world out there. Some even call it the rat race, or a dog eat dog world. And one has to carve out as much...
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Does homeschooling work? Hear it from the students
There may be a lot of questions surrounding this topic. It has its supporters and detractors. Some parents love it for their kids while others would rather go the conventional...
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Online Education is a Better Investment
Do you feel traditional school doesn’t quite meet your needs? Do you feel like going to school is a waste of your time? Well there is a solution to meet...
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Taking a Closer Look at What Homeschooling can Give Your Children
An increasing number of parents are choosing homeschooling as an alternative and viable solution to their children's educational needs. The public school and private school system are excellent educational institutions....
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Graduating Early: Your Child can Do it!
Are you dreaming of seeing your child in the proverbial toga as a symbol of their graduation from high school? And are you wondering if this can be done at...
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"Homeschooling Works!" Here's what Moms Have to Say
Ever considered homeschooling your children? It may be something that you thought about but dismissed it offhand because it looks like too much work and will require a lot of...
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Top 10 Advantages of Taking Online Courses
The Internet has really revolutionized the way we do things. Aside from making it easier for us to communicate, gather information and do our shopping, it has provided a convenient...
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Exploring the Benefits of Graduating Early
Be one step ahead by graduating early! It is possible to complete all high school credits ahead of schedule, earn that high school diploma and be on your way to...
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Rebekah Richards selected for 2010 Outstanding Young Professional Award
Shhh...don't tell Rebekah that I'm doing this or she'll have my head. No, not really. Today is a special day for us here at TAA. Rebekah Richards, a TAA Founder...
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The "urgent need to expand the promise of education in America"
Last night President Obama made a very direct reference to the need to reform education, develop innovative programs and "ensure that every child has access to a complete and competitive...
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A Student Speaks: My Dream to Inspire
When we came back from a mission trip from Africa we were really impacted by the people there. While we were there our country host was talking about dreams, his...
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A Student Speaks: On the Road with The American Academy
I started the American Academy one month ago. So far, the American Academy has been wonderful! We are traveling full-time in an RV, so we needed a school that would...
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