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NewsA broad compilation of news stories relevant to students or anyone researching The American Academy or other online high school programs. The American Academy names Ray Kelly as Chief Executive OfficerFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONTACT: Dropout recovery and prevention innovator welcomes leader with strong record in education technology Dropout Recovery Experts Identify Successful Formula for At-risk InterventionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dropout recovery experts identify successful formula for at-risk intervention The American Academy Raises New Round of Venture Capital FinancingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONTACT: Dropout Recovery innovators raise $6 Million to expand reach to at-risk children via its NoDropouts™ offering Utah proclaims "Dropout Recovery Week" as NoDropouts opens a new front
PRESS CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salt Lake City, Utah — June 3, 2012 — According to the State Office of Education, Utah’s graduation rate rose from 69 percent in 2008 to 76 percent in 2011. That’s a significant accomplishment, but Gov. Gary Herbert says it’s not nearly enough. Senior Project: To Learn More About Themselves, Twin Brothers Brave Desert
PRESS CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salt Lake City, Utah — November 21, 2011 — Travin and Kaden Silvers will graduate from high school in the next few weeks having completed a rather unusual senior project. Through the Economic Doldrums, One Salt Lake City Company is Sailing Strong
PRESS CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salt Lake City, Utah — August 19, 2011 — Facing the worst economy since the Great Depression, many businesses are fighting just to survive. But on the 11th Floor of the Walker Center in downtown Salt Lake City, employees of The American Academy are fighting to keep up with an exploding demand for their services. Students, Including Many Former Dropouts, Give Online Program High Marks
PRESS CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OLYMPIA, Wash. — September 1, 2011 — From teachers to technical support, American Academy students gave their online program high marks when surveyed by Washington State’s Digital Learning Department. Ritzville Schools Fete Recent GraduateThe Ritzville School District recognized Kimi Bolton during its regular board meeting on June 21 as the first graduate from The American Academy. The district partnered with The American Academy to offer an alternative learning program. Principal Deborah O’Brien explained that the diploma is equivalent in all ways to those presented during graduation on May 30. Virtual High School Catching on LocallyVan Raalte Tech to graduate first class of e-learners this weekBy Stephen Kloosterman As Van Raalte Tech’s first graduation approaches, Principal Deb Feenstra has learned not to underestimate students’ drive to succeed. The online learning-based school, started by Holland Public Schools last fall for high school dropouts and students behind in their studies, plans to graduate at least 18 students at the end of this week. Mid-Michigan Schools Look for New Ways to Give Students Path to SuccessVirtual classes replacing some alternative ed 'we are ready for the culture changeKathleen Lavey Laurie Alber's commute to school is short. The laptop computer that connects the 16-year-old Waverly student to her high school classes is in her bedroom at home. Each day, she logs on to read, do quizzes and complete papers for the two classes she's currently taking, health and history. She has daily online contact with teachers and meets in person with a mentor each week. |
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