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Our Inspiring Families
Across Ohio, families are seeking a public school that better fits their needs. Read some of their stories now.
"My girls are going into their second year, and we all love it. I get to see what they are learning and actively participate to help them. … The school is completely free."
- Mary H., Learning Coach at Ohio Connections Academy
“My son is going to Ohio Connections Academy. Great school! And the teachers are amazing!”
– Heather C., Learning Coach at Ohio Connections Academy
“Absolutely the best decision my daughter and I made! We started mid-year last year and her grades have excelled from public school. … [I have] overall piece of mind.”
- Beth H., Learning Coach at Ohio Connections Academy
"A very accommodating and great school! My son is on his third year at Ohio Connections Academy!"
- Briana T., Caretaker at Ohio Connections Academy
"Best online school ever...My son started in the middle of fifth grade and this year he is a senior! They do work at their own pace... [and the staff] seriously works hard to make sure your child succeeds!"
— Mary H., Caretaker at Ohio Connections Academy
"[This is our] third year and my daughter absolutely loves it! They even have field trips, too, a few times a year. Highly recommend."
— Brandy B., Caretaker at Ohio Connections Academy
"...My kids really love it! My daughter is even on an IEP, and I got more help through Ohio Connections Academy than I did in any [brick-and-mortar] public school for her. The teachers and staff truly care and go out of their way to help our kids learn."
— Tesa B., Caretaker at Ohio Connections Academy
Family Stories
Achieving Individual – and Collective – Goals
For many, joining the Connections Academy community is a family affair. Because our online public school model allows students to learn how they learn best, all types of families, including those that include students with different passions, schedules, and learning preferences, are empowered to forge their own path forward. Select a family to see their story.
Student Stories
Moving Toward a Bright Future
From the quick-witted to the quiet thinkers—from the art lovers to the sports fanatics—every student at Ohio Connections Academy has individual passions and distinctive personalities. But they’re all learning in a way that works best for who they are. And they’re growing into the person they want to become. Select a student to see their story.
Parent Stories
Finding the Opportunities Families Need
The parents and caregivers at Ohio Connections Academy began with the same question: What’s the best option for my family? Thanks to our unique and flexible learning environment and passionate teachers, they’ve found the path forward they’d been hoping for—at an online public school. Select a parent to see their story.
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