The breaking point for Nick Montolio came one day in gym class at his old school.

Jax Randles began dropping out of school in 6th grade. And while officials would bring him to truancy court time and time again, he never fully went back — until he found his way to Bethel Acceleration Academies.

Bethel Acceleration Academies celebrated its newest group of graduates in a celebration of young learners who overcame all manner of challenges — including medical issues, work and family obligations and learning styles that don’t fit the traditional mold — to realize their dream of a high school...

Before Antonio Fields’ grandmother passed away, she asked him to make her a promise.

When a student arrives at Escambia Acceleration Academies wondering how they can fit in, English content coach Laura Muehl can relate.

At her old high school, Aubrianna Morris says, her classmates seemed interested in anything but learning. All around her, girls were gossiping, immature boys were laughing, and it was hard for her to focus on her work.

Like so many of the young learners who turn to Acceleration Academies, Elijah Hardaman found himself derailed by personal troubles. He had to live in foster care for a time and, during his junior year, dropped out due to the turmoil at home.

The educators who work with young learners at Acceleration Academies across the nation come from a rainbow of backgrounds, life experiences and work histories. But they find themselves united by a single, powerful purpose: To open doors for students who may have thought a high school diploma was...

For Maura Paredes, traditional high school was never the right fit. Navigating the crowded corridors, she felt her anxiety soar. When she would fall behind in class, she hesitated to raise her hand and ask for help.