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California Connections Academy News
July 6, 2020 – Four California Connections Academy students are highlighted for graduating from high school in the
Antioch Herald
March 13, 2020 – California Connections Academy student J.J. Lybbert to compete in annual Spotlight program at The Music center, reports
Laguna Beach Independent
December 24, 2019 – California Connections Academy family Bionca Smith and her son Carter share their experience with online school and traveling the world on the
Tamron Hall Show
November 28, 2019 – California Connections Academy junior Rea Smith gives early verbal commitment to swim for The United States Military Academy at West Point, reports
Swimming World
November 15, 2019 – California Connections Academy Ripon senior Stefan Leustian has signed a National Letter of Intent with UCLA tennis in
UCLA Bruins
October 18, 2019 – California Connections Academy parent Bionca Smith shares her experience with bullying and explains the mission behind her and her son's non-profit organization, Bully Barricade Foundation, to
Mother Magazine
September 26, 2019 – California Connections Academy North Bay family shares their online learning experience: "All of Tori's teachers have gone above and beyond to make sure she understands the assignments" in
Sonoma County Gazette
September 26, 2019 – "I enrolled my kid in an online public school Connections Academy, got rid of all our things, and now we have the freedom to explore, travel the world, and grow like we never could before." Hear more from Learning Coach Bionca Smith on her #VanLife in
Parade
September 13, 2019 – California Connections Academy Ripon student Neil Nayyar can play more than 100 instruments, and he isn't stopping there, as reported in the
Elk Grove Citizen
September 5, 2019 – "It works because it fulfills a need," California Connections Academy Central teacher Zig Elizondo explains why the online program works and why students enroll to
Bakersfield.com
August 1, 2019 – California Connections Academy Ripon Learning Coach Bionca Smith shares her experience living the #vanlife with her son Carter in
BUST magazine
June 24, 2019 –
California Connections Academy Graduates Nearly 700 High School Seniors
June 21, 2019 – CalCA Southern California student Lawee Sherif makes it to semifinal round at USTA Southern California Junior Sectional Championships, reports the
Los Angeles Times
June 2019 – California Connections Academy students throughout the state graduate with the Class of 2019! View local graduate announcements in the
Sun Gazette
,
Malibu Surfside News
,
Record Bee
,
Sonoma County Gazette
,
Lake County News
May 15, 2019 – California Connections Academy Central seniors and avid volunteers Kayla and Sarah Randolph get ready for their next adventure--attending the University of Arizona! Learn more in the
Porterville Recorder
April 18, 2019 – California Connections Academy Ripon teacher Kristin Cable discusses what its like teaching in the online environment and how she can connect with students one-on-one in the
Calaveras Enterprise
April 18, 2019 – California Connections Academy Ripon Learning Coach Bionca Smith is taking her son's online school on the road! Learn more about the family's #vanlife in
Good Housekeeping
and
Car and Driver
magazines
March 28, 2019 – California Connections Academy Southern California student Samir Mallya discusses his figure skating journey—from new staker to national qualifier—in this
Culver City News
profile
February 28, 2019 – California Connections Academy Central families enjoy a field trip to the Carnegie Museum! Hear from teacher Teresa Chacon and Learning Coach Andrea Kemp in the
Hanford Sentinel
February 14, 2019 — California Connections Academy @ Capistrano families enjoy a field trip to Oceanside Art Museum. Learn more from teacher Regina Stehney in the
Oside News
February 1, 2019 — California Connections Academy @ Capistrano student Charlotte Sabina uses the flexibility of virtual school to balance her surfing, singing and acting passions! Hear from the accomplished teen in
LA Parent
January 24, 2019 — California Connections Academy @ Capistrano student Nolan Rodgers receives the NSSA 2018 Surfer Scholar award! Learn more about the competitive surfer in the
San Clemente Times
January 2019 — California Connections Academy @ Ripon student Angela Lan is 'sewing' her own future! The teen discusses her experience with online school and her journey to a published author and fashion designer in the
Bay Area Parent
(pg 3)
January 4, 2019 — California Connections Academy @ Ripon student Zoe Deibel and her mom discuss the family's medical journey, enrolling in online school in this
Sacramento Parent
piece—"Girl Given 1% Chance to Live is Now Ready to Graduate"
January 3, 2019 — California Connections Academy @ Capistrano student Ella Ales needed a change—a way to balance her education with her ice skating career—when the family enrolled in online school! Learn more about her experience in the
Los Angeles Times
December 4, 2018 – California Connections Academy @ Central is a great education option for the Randolph twins! Seniors Kayla and Sarah and mom Marsha discuss their experience in the
Porterville Recorder
September 18, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ North Bay welcomes Sonoma, Glen Ellen students back-to-school. Learn more in the
Sonoma News
September 11, 2018 — California Connections Academy at North Bay students head back to school. Learn more in the
Daily Democrat
September 5, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Central Students “Take Seats” in Virtual Classroom. Learn more in the
Mojave Desert News
and
Lake County News
August 23, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Ripon families meet during back-to-school party. Learn more in the
Manteca Bulletin
July 24, 2018 — California Connection Academy honors Hannah Hurley as Educator of the Year, student Tatum Osborne named Ripon’s Youth Citizen of the Year. Learn more in the
Manteca Bulletin
July 13, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Ripon graduates Manteca, Ripon-area students. Learn more in the
Manteca Bulletin
July 3, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ North Bay graduate Noah Faber used the flexibility of online school to balance education with a list of ag activities! He's headed to UC Davis. Learn mroe in the
Davis Enterprise
June 26, 2018 — California Connections Academy mom Bionca Smith discusses how virtual school enables her son to join her as they travel the country, live the #vanlife. Learn more in the
Hello Giggles
June 23, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ North Bay graduates 24 students. Learn more in the
Napa Valley Register
June 21, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Ripon celebrates the Class of 2018, including graduates Gadai Bulgac, Tatum Osborne, Alexandria YaoCalifornia Connections Academy @ Ripon celebrates the Class of 2018, including graduates Gadai Bulgac, Tatum Osborne, Alexandria Yao. Learn more in the
Antioch Herald
June 19, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ North Bay celebrates the Class of 2018. Learn more in the
Lake County News
June 16, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ North Bay graduate Madeline Eger discusses her online education journey and future plans. Learn more in the
Petaluma Argus Courier
May 16, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Capistrano student Billy Givens-Jensen commits to Seattle University men’s tennis team. Learn more about this student athlete in the
Go Seattle
April 20, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Capistrano alumna Auburn Schmidt earns her Girl Scout Gold award for work around PTSD resource awareness. Learn more in the
KOLD-TV
April 13, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Capistrano alumna Mirai Nagasu to compete on Dancing with the Stars: Athletes show. Learn more in the
WOTV
April 13, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Capistrano student Annika Bullock uses the flexibility of online school to advance her roller-skating career. Learn more in the
Victorville Daily Press
April 12, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Ripon student Apoorva Panidapu to compete on NBC show “Genius Junior”. Learn more in the
India West
March 31, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Ripon enabled student Delaney Bagneschi to work at her own advanced pace! Learn more about the program in the
Ledger Dispatch
March 28, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Capistrano alumna Malia Kaleiohi signs with San Diego State University's women's soccer team. Learn more in the
Go Aztecs
March 22, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Capistrano alumnus Colin Apel earns dean's award at Colgate University. Learn more in the
Crescent Valley Weekly
March 8, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Capistrano student Storm Reid discusses her experience starring in The Wrinkle in Time. Learn more in the
AOL Build
March 8, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Capistrano student Paul Wittkop won gold at International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation tournament. Learn more in
The Indy
March 1, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Ripon student Jasmine Johnson discusses her positive experience with switching to the online school in the
Mountain House Matters
(Pages 10-11)
February 19, 2018 — California Connections Academy alum Nathan Chen is included in a roundup of Salt Lake City-trained Olympians. Learn more in the
Standard Examiner
February 16, 2018 — California Connections Academy alum Vincent Zhou was able to take advanced classes while training for the Olympics! Learn more in this
TIME
profile piece
February 11, 2018 — California Connections Academy alumna Mirai Nagasu makes history, the first American woman to land a triple axel at the Winter Olympics! Learn more in
Hello Giggles
February 9, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Ripon graduate and 2018 Olympic figure skater Karen Chen is profiled. Learn more in
Heavy.com
February 6, 2018 — California Connections Academy grad Nathan Chen included in "Top five American stars to break out in 2018 Winter Olympic Games". Learn more in
Yahoo Sports
February 5, 2018 — California Connections Academy Learning Coach Bionca Smith reflects on her decision to enroll her son in online school and travel the world together. Learn more in
She Explores
February 4, 2018 — California Connections Academy alum and Winter Olympic figure skater Mirai Nagasu is profiled by the
OC Register
January 26, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Ripon student Tatum Osborne explains a day-in-the-life of an online school student, her passion advocating against sexual assault and educating teens. Learn more on
KCAT-TV
January 22, 2018— Get to Know Team USA's Youngest Olympic Figure Skater, Vincent Zhou in
PopSugar
January 7, 2018 — Former California Connections Academy @ Capistrano student Vincent Zhou is headed to 2018 Olympics, part of U.S. men's singles figure skating team! Learn more about Vincent in the
Mountain View Voice
January 5, 2018 — California Connections Academy @ Capistrano student Israel Ruiz is thriving in the online school! The family discusses how Israel can now balance medical appointments for his heart defect, passion for automotives, and more. Learn more in the
Hi-Desert Star