Michigan Connections Academy News

  • October 18, 2022 – Michigan Connections Academy (MICA) student Saryn Belincky has her sights set on becoming an engineer at NASA, and full-time online school is helping that dream become a reality. Learn more in the Ionia Sentinel-Standard.

  • August 28, 2022 – Michigan Connections Academy (MICA) student Andrew Yakubesan is honored by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners for saving his mother's life. Read more about his incredible story in this Macomb Daily article.

  • August 17, 2022 – MICA mom Katie Woodhams talks about why she enrolled her three children into full-time online school, despite having a great brick-and-mortar school nearby. Learn more in this WXYZ-TV segment.

  • July 7, 2022 – Michigan Connections Academy Celebrates Class of 2022 as Virtual Learning Continues to Grow Statewide.

  • July 6, 2022 – MICA student and essay winner Hannah Elston discusses why she loves the flexibility of full-time online school with WGVU News.

  • June 10, 2022 – MICA teacher Amy Dunlap shares her journey to teaching at the school after being named the 2022 Michigan Charter Teacher of the Year in this WILX-TV news segment.

  • June 7, 2022 – MICA student Drew Yakubesan earns the rare National Merit Award from the Boy Scouts of America for saving his mother's life. Learn more about his story on FOX 2 Detroit.

  • June 7, 2022 – MICA senior Abi Hodsdon earns the Leading Scholar Award scholarship, the highest available from Michigan Technological University. Learn more about her story in The Oakland Press.

  • May 31, 2022 – MICA senior Abi Hodsdon talks about her love for robotics and her full-ride scholarship to Michigan Technological University. Learn more about her story in this WJRT-TV segment.

  • May 20, 2022 – MICA senior Abi Hodson takes her love of robotics and costuming to create wearable technology. Learn more from The Citizen.

  • May 6, 2022 – Connections Academy is highlighted in an EdTech Magazine article about how full-time online school allows for personalized learning plans--this placement features expert commentary by Co-Founder Mickey Revenaugh and Michigan Connections Academy teacher Amy Dunlap.

  • March 14, 2022 – Michigan Connections Academy (MICA) teacher Amy Dunlap is a semifinalist for the 2022 Michigan Charter School Teacher of the Year award. Learn more from the Michigan’s Charter School Association.

  • May 29, 2021 – MICA high school counselor and First Lieutenant for the Michigan National Guard, Miles Warren, was interviewed for a WLNS-TV segment about recognizing the importance of Memorial Day.

  • January 25, 2021 – MICA student Ethan Kosmerick, who has Eosinophilic Enteropathy, writes about how full-time online school allows him to have a normal education experience for School Choice Week. Read more about Ethan’s story in The Detroit News.

  • November 20, 2020 – MICA teachers put together special virtual field trip about fire prevention and safety, which you can learn more about in this WILX-TV segment.

  • October 7, 2020 – MICA's Manager of Counseling Services Melissa Norman-Dutton talks about netiquette and how to identify signs of cyber bullying for National Bullying Prevention Month during WGVU News interview.

  • October 2, 2020 – MICA Special Education Teacher Hannah Decker to build garden in her own backyard to help her students learn about life-skills. Learn more on WILX-TV.

  • August 13, 2020 – MICA Superintendent Bryan Klochack gives his tips on how to keep children safe on the Internet. Learn more on WGVUnews.org.

  • June 17, 2020 – MICA Superintendent Bryan Klochack talks about how online school differs from emergency school in this FOX 17 News segment.

  • May 7, 2020 – MICA high school science teacher Molly Clark gives advice to teachers as many are still adjusting to online instruction in article on Mackinac.org.

  • April 14, 2020 – MICA Superintendent Bryan Klochack gives advice on how to make online education work for students and families in this Times Heraldarticle.

  • January 17, 2020 – MICA student Jordan Goward doesn't let Spinal Muscular Dystrophy keep her from achieving her dreams, read her inspiring story on WILX 10
  • December 9, 2019 – MICA teacher Kim Roberts reflects on the benefits of online education as the school celebrates 10 year anniversary in this letter to the editor in the Lansing State Journal
  • October 9, 2019 – MICA students tour Upper Peninsula, get together in-person to socialize, read more on TV 6
  • October 4, 2019 – More than 880 MICA students gathered together for the annual field trip to Uncle John's Apple Orchard, as reported by WILX 10
  • September 20, 2019 – MICA Art Teacher Erin Stirling-McDonald paints a mural to commemorate the school's 10th anniversary! Take a look on WILX 10
  • September 11, 2019 – MICA brothers battling rare autoimmune disease given a healing pond--the students are kept inside most days and online school provides a safe learning environment, find out more on Fox 17
  • August 23, 2019 – MICA student Hayden Savickas is profiled on WZZM's "One Good Thing" segment! Learn more about Hayden, his medical journey, and how the family uses online school to help balance health concerns and education
  • August 9, 2019 – MICA teacher Amy Dunlap is spreading a love of reading, one student at a time! Learn more about her sponsored book-a-month program on WILX
  • July 19, 2019 – MICA graduate Logan Maurer finished high school just three classes away from his Associate's Degree in Welding! Hear from Logan and teacher Amy Dunlap about the school and the pair's special bond on WILX
  • June 20, 2019 – MICA alumnae Tessa Lucas and student Wyatt Lucas partner with local businesses to host CPR certification training sessions, reports the Troy Patch
  • May 8, 2019 – MICA students Tessa and Wyatt Lucas want to make sure more citizens are trained in CPR, so they're offering discounted classes to the community! Learn more in C&G Newspapers
  • April 24, 2019 – MICA student Kadan Barnes uses the flexibility of online school to balance schoolwork with a budding singing career! Learn more in the Farmington Voice
  • January 29, 2019 – In this WOOD-FM interview, MICA Assistant Principal Kyle Luft discusses 'snow days' at the online school
  • October 2, 2018 — MICA is the perfect learning option for the Hodsdon family! Mom Sarah explains how her children use the flexibility of online school to pursue their unique passions and attend Maker Faires. Learn more in the Mackinac Center
  • September 18, 2018 — MICA student Hayden Savickas is thriving with the flexibility of online school! The family and Principal Bryan Klochack discuss Hayden's medical battles, the journey to find the right school option, and more in the Holland Sentinel
  • July 2, 2018 — MICA graduate Catherine Weber earns Berrien Community Foundation scholarship. Learn more in the Herald Palladium
  • June 22, 2018 — MICA graduate Alex Cannon and student Wyatt Lucas share how online school helped each student balance education around extracurricular passions. Learn more in the Hometown Life
  • April 10, 2018 — MICA student Wyatt Lucas is raising funds to help build an owl house at the local Stage Nature Center. Learn more in the C & G News
  • April 1, 2018 — MICA teacher Larry Dumond discusses the importance of teacher collaboration for student success in this Lansing State Journal op-ed
  • March 20, 2018 — MICA and GLCA enrollment is now open for 2018-19 school year. Learn more in the Educational Technology
  • March 8, 2018 — MICA and GLCA now enrolling students for the upcoming 2018-19 academic year. Learn more in the Michigan Chronicle
  • February 12, 2018 — MICA Principal Bryan Klochack discusses families who may enroll in the online school after a bullying situation on WXMII
  • December 20, 2017 — MICA Principal Bryan Klochack discusses the online school model, types of students that attend, and the differences between other education options on WGVU
  • November 28, 2017 — MICA student Grace Olesky describes her recent performance at the Detroit Christmas Tree Lighting in the Macomb Daily
  • October 6, 2017 — MICA is the perfect learning opportunity for the Hodsdon family! Hear from Learning Coach Sarah and her children about the switch to online school and how each can now pursue their unique passions on WJRT
  • August 23, 2017 — Michigan Connections Academy parent satisfaction scores at record high. Survey reveals why K-12 students attend full time online school PR Newswire
  • July 24, 2017 — MICA graduate Tish Marsh and student Elliot Verburg, a competitive ice dancing pair, discuss their rigorous training schedule and how online school helps them balance practice and education. Learn more in the HomeTownLife
  • July 13, 2017 — MICA student Joesph Garza makes his own fidget spinners from scratch! Learn how the spinners help him concentrate and how online school helps him pursue his hobby in The Press & Guide
  • June 21, 2017 — MICA student Layla Swope uses the flexibility of online school to run a traveling art studio business with her mom. Learn more in the Oakland Press
  • April 17, 2017 — MICA students enjoy bowling field trips throughout the state! Hear more about the trip from teacher Amy Dunlap and parents on WFQX
  • April 12, 2017 — MICA Principal Bryan Klochack and GLCA Principal Heather Ballien comment on a recent virtual schools market report. Learn more in WZZM
  • March 10, 2017 — MICA was mentioned as a top virtual school in the state by the Mackinac Center's Public High School Context and Performance Report Card. Learn more in the Mackinac blog
  • March 2, 2017 — MICA principal Bryan Klochack comments on Governor Rick Synder's proposed funding cuts to cyber charter schools. Learn more in the M Live and on WXMI
  • November 15, 2016 — MICA families enjoy a field trip to the Michigan Historical Museum and capitol. Hear from teacher Amy Dunlap and the Minton family about their experience on WILX 10 and WSYM
  • November 11, 2016 — The Dudley family is thriving with MICA! Students Alayah, Ah’Nyah, and Layla, their parents, and Principal Bryan Klochack sit down with WOOD-TV to discuss online school and how it prepares them for the future
  • April 22, 2016 — In honor of Earth Day, MICA student Brady Blaquiere is teaching others about the importance of picking up litter and recycling. Learn more about the family on WXMI
  • February 21, 2016 — MICA and Total Package Hockey student-athletes Drew DeRidder, Will MacKinnon, and Christian Krygier -- members of Team USA -- win gold at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games! Learn more on MI Hockey
  • February 18, 2016 — Student Maya Joint was interested in exploring competitive tennis when her family discovered MICA and Stafford Tennis Academy! Maya and her mother discuss the benefits of online school flexibility in this Grosse Point News profile

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