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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.
Media Coverage
July 1, 2010
Read about virtual high school at Connections Academy in this article about Minnesota Connections Academy senior, Hannah Bergquist. Hannah 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! Want to find out how she did it and why Connections Academy is the right fit for her family? Read the full story 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"
April 27, 2010
Capistrano Connections Academy master teacher, Leslie Dombek, offers a "virtual school 101" on the CW's San Diego Living television program.
News Releases
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 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
Texas Connections Academy @ Houston Adds Grades 9 and 10
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 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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