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  • March 31, 2023 – TECCA student Noel Buck is featured on MSN.com for his role as a midfielder for the New England Revolution.

  • March 13, 2023 – TECCA eighth grader Derek Waddell is featured on Mass Live as a cadet learning to fly with the Civil Air Patrol and uses the school's flexiblity to balance schoolwork, CAP and baseball.

  • February 13, 2023 – TECCA student Addisyn Roger is featured in The Berkshire Eagle for her exciting go-kart racing career at 10 years old. The family came because of the pandemic and stayed for the flexibility and friends.

  • January 20, 2023 – TECCA's fifth grade class is one of 12 winners in the MassDOT "Name a Snowplow" contest. Learn more in the Boston Globe.

  • August 29, 2022 – Cole Hafers is featured in the Franklin- Local Town Pages for graduating from TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA).

  • August 2, 2022 – TECCA graduate Jesse Kauler is recognized for obtaining his high school diploma in this Sun Chronicle article.

  • July 22, 2022 – TECCA senior Benjamin Bradley gets special graduation shoutout in local paper, Falmouth Enterprise.

  • July 15, 2022 – TECCA senior and tennis all-star Anastasiya Kozak is recognized in The Salem News for graduating from high school.

  • May 15, 2022 – “I was an administrator in a brick and mortar school for 12 years and also was a public elementary school teacher; I even taught students who were incarcerated...along the way I saw many students who didn’t fit the system,” says TECCA Superintendent Patrick Lattuca in this Franklin Observer profile piece about the school.

  • April 1, 2022 – TECCA Superintendent Patrick Lattuca champions different goals and metrics for full-time online schools to reflect the population they serve in this MassLive.com article.

  • February 24, 2022 – TECCA student Elizabeth Paolini takes an assignment to address a community need one step further, by partnering with a local hospital to develop a reading program for children staying for long-term care. Read more in the Framingham Source.

  • May 15, 2021 – TECCA mentioned in The Sun Chronicle article as an option parents are exploring as a result of how the pandemic challenged traditional education.

  • April 30, 2021 – TECCA mentioned, as a statewide virtual school option that was established before remote learning became the norm amid the health crisis, in Boston.com article about local schools considering permeant virtual learning as an option for students.

  • February 5, 2021 – TECCA partners with Northeastern to prepare up-and-coming teachers for teaching in an online environment. Learn more on WickedLocal.com.

  • February 2, 2021 – TECCA junior Cameron Shave started his own big band jazz group. Learn how he was able to keep his band playing and bring joy to others virtually during the pandemic in The Enterprise.

  • November 17, 2020 – TECCA student Celia LaBarbera discusses why online school is the best fit for her needs during WBTS-TV segment.

  • October 12, 2020 – "But there's always been an interest in this option for students, because we offer an extremely flexible environment," says TECCA Superintendent Patrick Lattuca as he discusses the benefits of full-time online school with MassLive.com.

  • September 25, 2020 – TECCA Superintendent Patrick Lattuca talks about how online school was uniquely positioned to adapt to the pandemic, and how the school is helping other districts in MassLive.com article.

  • August 25, 2020 – TECCA Superintendent Patrick Lattuca gives his back-to-school tips for families who will be learning online in Boston.com article.

  • August 7, 2020 – TECCA Superintendent Patrick Lattuca discusses why there is an increased interest in online school during NBC Boston segment.

  • August 3, 2020 – TECCA Superintendent Patrick Lattuca and History teacher Chintan Patel talk about the record interest in virtual school and give tips to families for the Fall during this WFXT-TV segment.

  • July 24, 2020 – TECCA Superintendent Patrick Lattuca and the Mayo family discuss how online K-12 works as interest in the school skyrockets. Learn more in this CBS Boston segment.

  • June 19, 2020 – TECCA Superintendent Patrick Lattuca discusses the increased interest in online school and how it is different from homeschool in this Sun Chronicle article.

  • April 9, 2020 – TECCA superintendent, Patrick Lattuca, gives advice to schools across the state as they continue to turn to virtual learning during this Spectrum News 1 Worcester segment.

  • April 6, 2020 – TECCA teachers and staff are featured in MassLive story on how they are helping brick-and-mortar schools prepare for distance learning.

  • March 18, 2020 – TECCA parent Stefanie Berg-Whitcroft gives families tips on how to keep their students engaged and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in Boston.com article.

  • December 29, 2019 – TECCA student and star Fortnite player Jordan "Crimz" Herzog named one of 2019's most interesting people in MetroWest.

  • August 24, 2019 – TECCA recent graduate and competitive swimmer River Wright reflects on his time at the online school, looks ahead to the University of Michigan and dreams of swimming in the 2020 Olympics! Learn more in The Sun Chronicle
  • July 29, 2019 – TECCA student Jordan Herzog places in the duos competition at the 2019 Fortnite World Cup Finals! Learn more in the MetroWest Daily News
  • May 30, 2019 – TECCA student Joshua Liu is able to pursue multiple passions with the flexibility of online school! He recently won a statewide essay contest, reports Wicked Local Wayland
  • May 17, 2019 – TECCA students enjoy a STEM education event by the Boston Red Sox! Learn more on South Coast Today
  • May 10, 2019 –TECCA student Jordan Herzog prepares to compete in the Fortnite World Cup Finals! Learn more on WCVB
  • February 2019 — Several TECCA students graduate during the school's winter commencement ceremony. Learn more in the Old Colony Memorial and the Herald News
  • June 17, 2018 — TECCA students from MetroWest among Class of 2018 graduates. Learn more in the Daily News
  • May 29, 2018 — TECCA students Michaela Heath, Emily Arman enjoy the school's prom. Learn more in the Wicked Local
  • April 19, 2018 — TECCA student among SouthCoast Corsairs Robotics team, recently qualified for First World Championship. Learn more in the FUN 107
  • April 18, 2018 — Nine area students named to TECCA Honor Roll list. To learn more in the Wicked Local Plymouth
  • March 29, 2018 — TECCA students Kaylen Mawdsley and Shai Anna Leao named to honor roll. Learn more in the Millbury Sutton
  • March 15, 2018 — TECCA students Nicole Sullivan and Ashwin Iyengar named to Honor Roll. Learn more in the Andover Townsman
  • March 7, 2018 — DaSean Carter of Greenfield named to the honor roll at TECCA. Learn more in The Recorder
  • March 7, 2018 — Thirteen students from Worcester named to the honor roll at TECCA. Learn more in the Telegram
  • January 22, 2018 — TECCA student Jade Hom and her partner, MCA student Franz-Peter Jerosch, won gold in novice pairs at U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Learn more in the Worcester Telegram
  • December 28, 2017 — TECCA student Elijah Nieves uses the flexibility of online school to pursue ice hockey. Learn more about Elijah in the Wicked Local Hopedale
  • December 14, 2017 — TECCA student Jennifer Riester was selected by the US Tennis Association New England as 2017 Girls 14-and-Under Junior Sportsmanship Award winner. Learn more about this student athlete in the Item Live.
  • July 21, 2017 — TECCA graduate Meghan Bernard used the flexibility of online school to concentrate on tennis training and earn a spot on a college team. Learn more in the Daily Hampshire Gazette and MassLive
  • June 15, 2017 — TECCA student Hailey Petruzzelli was recently recognized as a state distinguished finalist for the 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Learn more about Hailey and her accomplishment in The Grafton News
  • April 30, 2017 — TECCA students Amanda and Katie Wylie use the flexibility of online school to complete classes while on the road, performing in the national tour of “Annie the Musical”! Learn more about the Wylie sisters in the Wicked Local
  • March 27, 2017 — TECCA student Lena DuPont earns invitation to compete in 2017 National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships for Air Pistol. Learn more about Lena in the Berkshire Eagle
  • February 22, 2017 — TECCA student Kat Washburn leads a fundraising drive to deliver supplies to women in need at Boston and Worcester-area women's nonprofits. Learn more about this initiative in the Wicked Local
  • February 15, 2017 — TECCA student Charlie Clinton is awarded a full-tuition scholarship to Ellison Ballet school in Manhattan. Learn more about Charlie in the Patriot Ledger
  • February 7, 2017 — TECCA student Hailey Petruzzelli is selected as top youth volunteer in the state for her work making 'angel outfits'. Learn more about Hailey in the PR Newswire
  • February 1, 2017 — TECCA student Carly Gendell participates in a music video for Broadway Kids Against Bullying - “I Have a Voice." Learn more about Carly in the Daily News
  • January 12, 2017 — TECCA English teacher Jessica Hunter discusses the many benefits of teaching at an online school in this Sentinel & Enterprise letter to the editor
  • November 23, 2016 — TECCA student Kathryn Washburn reflects on her time with virtual school and why she is thankful for this education option in The Milford Daily Newsletter to the editor
  • September 22, 2016 — TECCA Learning Coaches Paula & Drew Niziak discuss the importance of school choice in this Dover Wicked Local  letter to the editor
  • August 20, 2016 — TECCA announces Therese Green as new special education director, reports The Milford Daily News
  • July 19, 2016 — TECCA student Carly Gendell discusses her experience performing in “School of Rock — The Musical” in this Newbury Port News feature story
  • July 2, 2016 — In this Wicked Local op-ed piece, Senator Jason Lewis shares his recent experience speaking to TECCA's Class of 2016
  • June 24, 2016 — TECCA graduates the Class of 2016 during an in-person commencement ceremony. Learn more on Metrowest Daily News
  • May 25, 2016 — TECCA students Alexa Niziak, Carly Gendell, and Marcus D’Angelo balance major Broadway performances with schoolwork, thanks to the flexibility of online school! Learn more about each student and how they are succeeding in school and on stage in this Boston Globe feature
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