Tennessee Connections Academy News
- October 18, 2022 – Tennessee Connections Academy (TNCA) teacher Alyssa Draper shares the signs families can look out for to see if their child is being bullied in this WBBJ-TV segment.
- October 12, 2022 – "Before your child starts being active on social media, teach him or her social media etiquette," says TNCA teacher Alyssa Draper on ways to prevent cyberbullying in this WCYB-TV segment.
- October 11, 2022 – TNCA teacher Alyssa Draper talks about the importance of empathy for National Bullying Prevention Month during this WDEF-TV segment.
- July 12, 2022 – Tennessee Connections Academy student Abigail “Abby” Grace Santini to compete at the 74th annual National High School Finals Rodeo in Wyoming. Learn more in the Elk Valley Times.
- March 9, 2021 – Is virtual learning here to stay? TNCA School Leader Derek Sanborn discusses online learning's permanent place in education and the importance of school choice in this WJHL-TV segment.
- January 26, 2021 – TNCA teacher David Leventhal and student Colin Crisp discuss their love of chess, the school's recently launched chapter of the national Connections Academy Chess Club. Learn more during this WATE-TV (ABC 6) segment.
- December 15, 2020 – TNCA history teacher and chess club advisor David Leventhal and student Collin Crisp talk about their love of chess and what the game can teach you during this WVLT-TV segment.
- November 4, 2020 – Inspired by a trip to New York, TNCA student Austin Owens founded One Warm Coat to help people start their own coat drives. Learn more in The News-Herald.
- October 15, 2020 – TNCA counselor Michelle White talks about cyberbullying and what students can do if they witness a classmate being bullied during WNBJ-TV segment.
- October 11, 2020 – "It's important to watch your children, and if you see that they are starting to withdraw and they're not wanting to be online as much...that could be a sign," says TNCA counselor Michelle White on the signs of cyberbullying. Learn more on WJHL-TV.
- August 28, 2020 – TNCA teacher Fallon Johnston and the Pinkstons discuss why they chose online school during WVLT-TV segment.
- August 18, 2020 – New TNCA teacher Jayme Hubbell talks about why she made the change to teach in an online school this year during WSMV-TV news segment.
- July 25, 2019 – Tennessee Connections Academy is available to serve students statewide! Learn more about the new online school option on FOX17
- May 13, 2019 – Tennessee Connections Academy Approved to Serve Students Statewide
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