Inspire, the Idaho Connections Academy News

  • June 23, 2022 – Inspire Connections Academy graduate Maeson Frymire thanks full-time online school for helping him achieve his dreams of becoming an EMT. Maeson was recently able to work on two wildfires in New Mexico. Learn more in this East Idaho News article.

  • November 21, 2021 – Inspire student, Nicole Honey, collects more than 6,000 books for a local shelter as part of a class project. Read more in the Idaho Press.
  •  June 21, 2021 – Inspire dad, Learning Coach, and math teacher Darin Schumacher says online school allows him to be more involved in his child's learning. Read more in the Coeur d'Alene Press.
  •  November 26, 2020 – Inspire Connections Academy student Jadyn Morse and her family are taking their learning on the road. Read more about their story in The Spokesman-Review.
  •  June 4, 2020 – Inspire & Empower Connections Academy Celebrate Class of 2020. Learn more in this Boise Patch article.
  •  March 30, 2020 – Inspire Principal Karen Haines offers advice on how to structure your students' day for families who are new to online learning. Learn more on KTVB News.
  •  February 27, 2020 – Inspire teacher Sarah Burke is thankful for full-time online school on Digital Learning Day. Read more on the Idaho Press.
  • February 13, 2020 – Inspire students tour the Idaho Supreme Court, as told by the Boise Patch.
  • August 8, 2019 – Inspire student KC Clinton competes in the 38th Annual Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, reports KMVT.
  • July 10, 2019 – Inspire student Jadon Skellenger uses the flexibility of online school to compete in international wrestling tournaments! Learn more in the Idaho Press.
  • June 27, 2019 – Inspire Valedictorian Emily Szurgot discusses her online school experience, her journey to elite triathlete, and her future plans attending Drury University! Read about it in the Meridian Press.
  • May 10, 2019 – Inspire student Hannah Chulack expresses her thanks for her online school teachers in this Idaho Press letter to the editor
  • May 3, 2019 – Inspire senior Lilienne Stafford is highlighted as an “Academic All-Star” for her violin accomplishments, volunteer work at Gritman Medical Center! Learn more on KLEW-TV.
  • March 19, 2019 – Inspire Learning Coach Megan Schlekeway shares her family's experience in this Idaho Falls Moms Blog piece: "Five Things I Want Other Moms To Know About Online School."
  • February 5, 2019 – Inspire student Jakayla Walker is named a distinguished finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program! Learn more in the PR Newswire.
  • July 6, 2018 — Inspire student Tayden Bjornberg selected as delegate to Gem Boys State. Learn more in the Idaho State Journal.
  • June 11, 2018 — Inspire graduate Matthew West earns a spot with the Houston Ballet II! Learn more about this accomplished dancer in the Idaho Ed News.
  • November 21, 2017 — Inspire students continue their months-long robotics project in anticipation of the upcoming First Lego League Challenge. Learn more on KIVI-TV.
  • June 13, 2017 — Inspire students celebrate graduation during in-person ceremony. Learn more in KTVB.
  • April 5, 2017 — Inspire student Sophia Fratto is recovering in Idaho after her successful kidney transplant! Hear Sophia's heartwarming story and how people across the country rallied to help her in Mix 106.
  • April 4, 2017 — Inspire hosts local fundraiser to support student Sophia Fratto. Learn more in the Idaho Statesman.
  • February 15, 2017 — Inspire students create handmade valentines for 47 residents at Spring Creek Assisted Living, reports KTVB.
  • May 23, 2016 — Inspire student Barry Gans is heading to Juilliard! The elite dancer, his parents and Principal Karen Glassman discuss Barry's journey in this Idaho Ed News piece.
  • April 9, 2016 — Inspire student Barry Gans is accepted into the prestigious dance school, Juilliard! Barry and his mom discuss his journey to Juilliard and his future plans during this KIVI segment.
  • January 8, 2016 — Inspire teacher Michael Burke discusses his rewarding experiences as an online science teacher in this Idaho Statesman letter to the editor.
  • December 22, 2015 — Inspire teacher Mark Plummer and student Abigail Smith stop by KIVI to demonstrate fun ways to keep students engaged and learning over winter break.
  • December 2, 2015 — Inspire Learning Coach Jessica Wyman expresses her thanks for the online school in this Press Tribune letter to the editor.
  • June 11, 2015 — National merit scholarship recipient Tera Mills graduates from Inspire, reports the Times-News.

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