Between the class clowns, the noisy hallways and the lack of personal attention from teachers, Giovanni Llanes said he couldn’t hit his stride like his old night school.

Now that Nicholas Joseph has a high school diploma in hand, the sky’s the limit — literally.

Kimberly Morris says there was never really any question about her sexual identity. “I never liked boys — always knew.”

Lowcountry Acceleration Academy student Jamari Green plays a starring role in a new video project launched by Discovery Education and Boeing to encourage young learners to pursue STEM careers in aerospace.

The educators at Lowcountry Acceleration Academy work hard to create an environment where all feel welcome. From the gender-neutral bathrooms to the question “Which pronouns do you prefer?” — graduation candidates who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer feel instantly at home.

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.