--- title: Blog - Acceleration Academies | Tracie Hummel (2) description: Stories and insights from Acceleration Acedmies (2) --- [![acceleration academies logo](https://www.accelerationacademies.org/wp-content/themes/acceleration-academies/library/images/placeholder/aa-logo.png) ![acceleration academies logo](https://www.accelerationacademies.org/wp-content/themes/acceleration-academies/library/images/placeholder/aa-logo-footer.png)](https://www.accelerationacademies.org/) - The Program « Back - [High School Completion](https://www.accelerationacademies.org/the-program/high-school-completion/) - [Our Flexible Approach](https://www.accelerationacademies.org/the-program/our-flexible-approach/) - [Personalized Teaching](https://www.accelerationacademies.org/the-program/personalized-teaching/) - [Career Coaching](https://www.accelerationacademies.org/the-program/career-coaching/) - [Meet Our Graduates](https://www.accelerationacademies.org/the-program/ourgraduates/) - [Social Support & Aid](https://www.accelerationacademies.org/the-program/social-support-aid/) - 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At Acceleration Academies, we’ve met thousands of young adults who have faced a diverse set of challenges on their path to high school graduation. [![](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/hubfs/Reasons%20to%20Rethink%20Dropping%20Out%20of%20High%20School.jpeg)](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/reasons-to-drop-out-of-high-school-and-why-you-should-rethink-them) Alternative Education ## [5 Reasons to Drop Out of High School and Why You Should Rethink Them](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/reasons-to-drop-out-of-high-school-and-why-you-should-rethink-them) November 13, 2023 | Tracie Hummel High school sucks. I hate high school.I want to drop out of high school. Should I drop out of high school? [![](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GCAA-Malu-Montero-Britto-GC-for-web.jpg)](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/redefining-success-6-inspiring-individuals-who-found-success-after-dropping-out-of-high-school) Alternative Education ## [6 Inspiring Individuals Who Found Success After Dropping Out of High School](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/redefining-success-6-inspiring-individuals-who-found-success-after-dropping-out-of-high-school) August 29, 2023 | Tracie Hummel I want to drop out and get my GED. [![](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/The-One-Decision-That-Could-Cost-You-500K.jpeg)](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/the-one-decision-that-could-cost-you-500000) Alternative Education ## [The One Decision That Could Cost You $500,000](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/the-one-decision-that-could-cost-you-500000) July 26, 2023 | Tracie Hummel Now that we have your attention, we wanted to share a crucial life hack and little known secret. If you’re one of the million+ young adults who have already dropped out of high school this year or the countless others who are wondering if you should drop out of high school, this is for you. We... [![](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/LAA-laptop-photo-feature-image-1.jpeg)](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/4-ways-acceleration-academies-makes-high-school-less-scary) Alternative Education ## [4 Ways Acceleration Academies Makes High School Less Scary](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/4-ways-acceleration-academies-makes-high-school-less-scary) October 31, 2022 | Tracie Hummel If you don’t love high school, you’re not alone. In fact, a nationwide survey conducted by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence found that 75% of teenagers reported negative feelings about their high school experience. The good news? High school doesn’t have to be so scary ... [![](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/sarah-burk-conference.png)](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/focusing-on-the-learner-amp-fighting-for-underserved-populations-an-interview-with-sarah-burk) CTE ## [Focusing on the Learner & Fighting for Underserved Populations](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/focusing-on-the-learner-amp-fighting-for-underserved-populations-an-interview-with-sarah-burk) September 7, 2022 | Tracie Hummel With an unwavering commitment to flexibility and equipping our Graduation Candidates (GCs) for success beyond graduation, Acceleration Academies is setting a new standard in education. Sarah Burk, Executive Director of Assessment in Academic Design, plays an integral role in bringing this mission... [![](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/steve-campbell-web.jpeg)](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/using-technology-to-transform-the-student-experience-an-interview-with-steve-campbell) Academies in Action ## [Using Technology to Transform the Student Experience](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/using-technology-to-transform-the-student-experience-an-interview-with-steve-campbell) August 24, 2022 | Tracie Hummel [![](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/hubfs/ScreenShot2022-08-15at1_22_48PM-1.jpg)](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/7-reasons-why-a-high-school-diploma-is-important) Alternative Education ## [7 Reasons Why A High School Diploma is Important](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/7-reasons-why-a-high-school-diploma-is-important) August 15, 2022 | Tracie Hummel If you’ve stumbled across this post, you’re likely wondering whether or not you should pursue your high school diploma. Maybe your family circumstances have made it difficult to commit to the demands of a traditional high school. Maybe you didn’t get the one-on-one attention from teachers you... [![](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/myInciteBlogFeaturedImage-1.jpeg)](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/top-5-things-to-know-about-myincite) Technology ## [Top 5 Things To Know About myIncite](https://info.accelerationacademies.org/blog/top-5-things-to-know-about-myincite) June 28, 2022 | Tracie Hummel Acceleration Academies Graduation Candidates (GCs) now have access to a brand new student portal, myIncite. With myIncite, GCs can view their courses, assignments, and connect with their Graduation Candidate Advocates (GCAs)/Content Coaches (CCs) with the click of a button. myIncite also allows GCs... 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