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Connections Academy is a leading national provider of high-quality, highly accountable K–12 virtual public schools operated in partnership with charter schools, school districts, and state departments of education. Connections Academy schools deliver top-quality personalized education for students that combines certified teachers; a proven, print-rich curriculum; technology tools; and community experiences to create a supportive and successful environment for children who need an individualized approach to education.

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August 24, 2010
Find out why families are choosing Arizona Connections Academy in this FOX 10 news clip featuring Principal Linda Harless and the Patton family

August 19, 2010
Why does Oregon Connections Academy teacher Laura Howard say that her work with students is, "more productive and rewarding"?  Read more in Bandon Western World.

July 1, 2010
Minnesota Connections Academy senior, Hannah Bergquist shares her virtual high school experience: why she switched to online learning, interacting with teachers, social life, and making it through a whole textbook! Read more in the Plymouth Sun Sailor newspaper.

June 30, 2010
Connections Academy Student, Amy Hinkle, hit the beach and won ‘Best Overall Project’ at the Science Fair!  Find out how she did it and why Connections Academy is the right fit for her family in the Beach Reporter.

June 17, 2010
Capistrano Connections Academy student, Daniel Chan, is a Rubik's Cube champ and stellar student!  Read about Daniel in this feature story (plus video) in the Press-Enterprise

June 7, 2010
An inspiring story of service: a flexible school schedule comes in handy when you are committed to training service dogs.  Watch this incredible story about a dedicated Colorado Connections Academy family - ABC News, Denver

May 23, 2010
The Baltimore Sun: Virtual education firm making real-world progress - a special interview with Connections Academy's President and CEO, Barbara Dreyer

May 13, 2010
Virtual school, Connections Academy, helps one Colorado teen pursue her Nashville dream.  Read more in the Aurora Sentinel.

May 6, 2010
Minnesota Connections Academy is meeting the needs of one Eagan family.  Read more in the Sun Newspapers about how, "Rosalyn Pavelka is in a class by herself. Well, not quite - her mom is sometimes there, too."

May 2, 2010
Read about Texas Connections Academy in the Midland Reporter-Telegram. "For Juanita Hoerster, Texas Connections Academy @ Houston has been a godsend..."

April 30, 2010
Arizona Connections Academy student, Team USA Hockey champ, and Harvard bound senior, Lyndsey Fry is featured in the Arizona Republic.  "Online school allows her to play for TEAM USA Hockey"

News Releases

August 31, 2010
Nevada Connections Academy Receives State’s Top Virtual School Rating; Kicks Off 2010-2011 School Year

August 27, 2010
Ohio Connections Academy Achieves “Excellent” Rating on Report Card from Ohio Department of Education

August 4, 2010
Connections Academy to Operate Mississippi Virtual Public School – Approved to Open for 2010-2011 School Year

August 1, 2010
Virtual Schools 'Clicking' for Many Students this School Year

July 29, 2010
94% of parents recommend Connections Academy to other families—Read more about our annual Parent Satisfaction Survey

July 26, 2010
Connections Academy Awarded Renewed Advanced Accreditation

July 2, 2010
Connections Academy, Leading Virtual School Provider, Graduates Record Number of Virtual High School Seniors

June 21, 2010
Top 10 Summer Learning Tips for Parents: Say Goodbye to Kids’ Summer Slump—Learn Anytime, Anywhere

May 26, 2010
Connections Academy Comes to Michigan, Enrolling Students for the 2010-2011 School Year

May 20, 2010
Ohio Connections Academy Senior Awarded Walmart Foundation Scholarship: Aaron Ridenour of Monroe to Receive $13,000 Over Four Years for his Academic Achievements

May 19, 2010
Minnesota Connections Academy Senior, Kevin Johnson, Receives Academic Scholarship, Will Attend Cornell College in the Fall

May 19, 2010
Connections Academy 7th Grader, Luke Meck, Takes First Place at Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Finals

May 10, 2010
Colorado Connections Academy Allows Aspiring Actress and Singer to Pursue Hollywood Dream -- Eighth-grader Roxy King Balances Career and Education with Virtual School

May 5, 2010
Barbara Dreyer, Connections Academy Founder and CEO Wins 2010 International Distance Learning Award

May 5, 2010
Janae Cardel, Commonwealth Connections Academy Teacher, Wins USDLA Award -- Honored for Creativity, Innovation

April 21, 2010
Connections Academy Middle-Schooler Issues Earth Day Challenge: Kids Give Up Fast Food to Improve Health, Save the Planet

April 20, 2010
Connections Academy Comes to Kansas, Enrolling Students for the 2010-2011 School Year

April 16, 2010
Online Summer School from National Connections Academy—Enrichment, Credit Recovery Courses 24/7

April 16, 2010
National Connections Academy Announces Dual Credit Program with University of Maryland University College

April 12, 2010
Nickelodeon star, Ashley Argota, chooses Connections Academy for its personalized education, flexibility

April 8, 2010
Brain Boosting Foods—Food Network’s Robin Miller Writes for Connections Academy Virtual School’s Blog

April 6, 2010
Connections Academy Virtual Public School Comes to Indiana – Approved to Open for 2010-2011 School Year

April 1, 2010
Connections Academy, Leading Virtual Public School Provider, Launches 2010-2011 Enrollment Season

February 20, 2010
Lyndsey Fry, Arizona Connections Academy senior, Harvard bound and TEAM USA Hockey player

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