Georgia Connections Academy Press Releases
Georgia Connections Academy News
- March 23, 2023 – Georgia Connections Academy student Lauren Pickett placed second in the High School Fiction division of the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts writing contest. Read more in Valdosta Daily Times.
- October 13, 2022 – After detailing her concerns about bullying to President Biden, GACA student Bailey Snodgrass not only receives a response but details how full-time online school helps her thrive in this Yahoo! News article.
- July 13, 2022 – Georgia Connections Academy (GACA) student Taniyah Johnson, who is dual-enrolled in Georgia Southern University, gets real-world work experience in city-funded Youth Connect program. Learn more in this Statesboro Herald article.
- July 6, 2022 – GACA student Katie Griswold becomes a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and is featured in Emanuel County Live.
- June 2, 2022 – GACA valedictorian Emma Kate Farlow is featured in the Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News.
- May 31, 2022 – GACA teacher Kimberly Keene is selected as one of the 2022 Shining Star Teachers by the State Charter Schools Foundation of Georgia. Learn more in the Columbus CEO.
- February 17, 2022 – Georgian Connections Academy (GACA) is awarded the Multisensory Reading Instruction Training grant to help students with dyslexia by the Georgia Department of Education.
- February 16, 2022: GACA student Naseia Richardson-Moore wins the 2021 National Silver Gloves tournament for his category. Read more in the Ledger-Enquirer.
- November 18, 2021 – GACA student and tennis star, Sophia Sanders, lands a role in an upcoming movie about Venus and Serena Williams. Learn more in this Bakersfield Californian article.
- June 2, 2021 – GACA teachers, Dieldra Griffin (Instructional Coach 5th-8th) and Jacob Hale (High School Special Education), were selected as 2021 Shining Star Teachers by the State Charter Schools Foundation of Georgia (SCSF). Learn more in the Athens CEO.
- May 15, 2021 – GACA mentioned as one of the virtual charter schools that pioneered the full-time model, as Atlanta schools consider the future in online education. Read more in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- April 27, 2021 – GACA Assistant Director of Special Education, Sabine Claster, discusses how online education can help students with Autism thrive academically and socially in honor of National Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Learn more during this WJBF-TV segment.
- March 18, 2021 – GACA student, Hunter Buchheit, and other teens offer their perspective on school, relationships and mental health amid the pandemic in this 90.1 FM WABE article.
- January 29, 2021 – GACA art teacher Wendy Aracich discusses the types of students enrolled in the school to celebrate the end of National School Choice Week during this WALB-TV segment.
- November 30, 2020 – GACA's increase in enrollment mentioned in Daily Citizen op-ed about the importance of school choice in Georgia.
- October 31, 2020 – GACA student, Tasha Brawner, is set to become part of the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts--find out more about this tremendous achievement and how she utilized her years of online learning to help give back to her community during the pandemic in this LaGrange Daily News article.
- September 16, 2020 – GACA Executive Director Brazilia Bilal-Page talks about how the school helped their brick-and-mortar counterparts at the start of the pandemic during WGXA-TV segment.
- September 15, 2020 – GACA Director of Federal Programs Marla Bowie helps families prepare for online learning success. Learn more on WSAV-TV.
- August 7, 2020 – Graduate Emma Snider signs with the University of Mary women's soccer team, according to the Bismarck Tribune
- August 4, 2020 – Executive Director Brazilia Bilal-Page gives her back-to-school tips for families who are continuing with remote learning. Find out more on WALB
- May 14, 2020 – Senior Emily Telle gets special graduation message from her family in the Duluth Patch
- March 25, 2020 – Executive Director Brazilia Bilal-Page talks to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution about how she is supporting her children during COVID-19
- March 3, 2020 – GACA graduate Justin Ah Chow named Freshman of the Week for gymnastics performance. Find out more on the Big Ten
- February 28, 2020 – GACA student JaNiah Richardson earns Rotary International's Platinum Award for community service, as reported by On Common Ground News
- November 22, 2019 – GACA students Isaiah and Israel Farrow mentioned as part of the Cobb 4-H team taking first place in local contest. Find out more on the Marietta Daily Journal
- November 19, 2019 – GACA senior Jordan McClure signs with University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for tennis, as reported by News Channel
- November 14, 2019 – GACA senior Tristen Ulett signs with University of Louisville for swimming and diving, read more on the Cardinal Couple
- June 4, 2019 – In this Rome News-Tribune article, GACA Valedictorian Luke Wright discusses his experience with online school and how it helped prepare him for life after graduation
- June 2019 – GACA student Madison Kenney is taking the robotics world by storm! The accomplished teen discusses bringing STEM opportunities to girls in this Diversity in Action article (pg 18)
- May 21, 2019 – GACA student Madison Kenney is recognized by the United Nations Association – USA and InnerView Technologies in the 2018-19 National Community Service Awards
- May 3, 2019 – GACA student Madison Kenney receives a scholarship check from "The Sun Is Also A Star" movie actors! View photos in The Daily Mail UK
- March 9, 2019 – GACA student Madison Kenney is one busy teen, using the flexibility of online school to balance college courses, coach a girls robotics team, and more! Hear from Madison in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- February 18, 2019 – GACA student Madison Kenney receives a Society of Women Engineers SWE NEXT Community Award for her role coaching STEM robotics teams! Learn more in the Midtown Patch
- January 21, 2019 — GACA student Avery Ward uses the flexibility of virtual school to pursue her dream—becoming a professional ballet dancer! Learn more in Atlanta Parent
- September 19, 2018 — GACA has limited space available for the 2018-19 school year. Learn more in the Daily Times
- August 9, 2018 — GACA student Madison Kenney is breaking down barriers, helping other young girls to pursue future careers in STEM. Learn more in the Atlanta Voice
- August 1, 2018 — GACA Heather Robinson discusses the online school model. Learn more on WTVM
- June 8, 2018 — GACA student Madisyn Howard is in 5th grade, but she's already formed her own nonprofit! Learn more about her in the Fayette Woman
- June 3, 2018 — GACA recent graduate Chance Simpson is unique—dubbed an "Einstein Jr.," he's graduating at 13! Learn more about Chance's remarkable journey, his online school experience in the Rockdale Citizen
- May 17, 2018 — GACA teacher Jennifer Campbell participates in Georgia Tech Coding Boot Camp. Learn more about Jennifer in the Savannah Now
- May 9, 2018 — GACA student Chance Simpson is preparing to graduate this month, at only 13 years old! Learn more about this remarkable senior in the Covington News
- May 3, 2018 — GACA student Madison Kenney may only be 14, but she's coaching robotics teams and taking classes at Georgia Gwinnett College! Leran more about this aspiring engineer on CBS 46
- April 17, 2018 — GACA student Desiree LeFlore receives Women2Women scholarship for prom expenses. Learn more in the Decaturish
- March 19, 2018 — How do educators teach art at an online school? GACA teacher Wendy Aracich and ORCA teacher Beth Bundy to speak at National Art Education Association Convention. Learn more in PR Web
- March 6, 2018 — Georgia Connections Academy Opens Enrollment for 2018-19 School Year. Learn more in PR Web
- February 24, 2018 — GACA student Kaelyn Walker serves as a page at the State Capitol. Learn more in the Clayton News-Daily
- December 8, 2017 — GACA student Rachael Dixon expresses her thanks for the online school. Learn more from Rachael in the Brunswick News
- November 8, 2017 — GACA student Rachael Dixon expresses her thanks for online school in The Telegrpah's and Marietta Journal letter to the editor
- August 30, 2017 — GACA student Rachael Dixon is thriving in the online classroom! The family discusses benefits of online school for Rachael's learning style on The Telegraph
- August 25, 2017 — GACA student Jordan Larsen participated in School of Nashville Ballet summer intensive. Learn more in the Marietta Daily Journal
- August 20, 2017 — GACA student Destiny McCray found the supportive learning environment she needed to thrive with online school! The family and Executive Director Heather Robinson discuss this education option in the Marietta Daily Journal
- August 19, 2017 — GACA Executive Director Heather Robinson discusses the online school and their new 3D printer program grant on WSB-TV
- August 16, 2017 — Student Savannah Moss found GACA the perfect education option for her during her illness! The family discusses their switch to online school and their decision to continue with GACA until graduation. Learn more in the North Fulton Herald
- July 28, 2017 — GACA graduate Miguel Wilson used the flexibility of online school to compete in equestrian shows nationwide. Learn more in the Atlanta Voice on page 6
- July 28, 2017 — GACA student Mason Glass and his older sister Lexi, now an alumna, discuss the online school experience and benefits of this option. Learn more on WALB
- July 28, 2017 — GACA continues to enroll students for 2017-18 school year. Learn more in the Marietta Journal
- July 12, 2017 — GACA students outperform state virtual charters. Learn more about how the students scored above state average on the SAT college admission exam in the Across Georgia Patch
- June 21, 2017 — GACA student Isaiah Farrow is part of the winning team at the Fulton Fresh Kids’ Cooking Competition. Learn more in the Growing Georgia
- January 4, 2017 — GACA Principal Heather Robinson offers tips for families switching schools mid-year. Learn more in the Marietta Patch
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