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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

... 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Diploma Mills - Another Sad Story

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". While the article...

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...

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Pell Grants for K12?

School choice could soon be a reality nation-wide if President Bush's plan to offer Pell Grants to k12 students turns into a reality. "In his State of the Union Address,...

Social networking tools like Facebook and MySpace make the world a smaller place. But did you know that your academic and social worlds could collide there, too? According to a...

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