When young people arrive at Escambia County Acceleration Academies carrying not just their schoolwork but also serious life challenges, they find a compassionate ear — and inspiring example — in career and life coach Yalonda Tibbs.

At Acceleration Academies across the nation, educators and graduation candidates are taking time to reflect and learn during Black History Month. At Acceleration Academies of Ector County in Odessa, Texas, a Black police officer urged young learners to make history by being courageous enough to...

Before he discovered Gwinnett County Acceleration Academies, Dawson Lewis had tried first one high school, then another. After dropping out, he tried studying for his GED, but lost momentum.

You’ve probably heard all your life how important it is to graduate from high school. The rumors are true: receiving a certificate or diploma proving your knowledge of general education topics is crucial to your future. You may also have heard of something called a GED. But what is the GED, and ...

You may have heard that the GED and a high school diploma are the same. (Hint: They’re not). While they may both prove that you’ve completed a certain amount of education, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. You may also have heard of something called a GED. But what is the GED, and ...

There’s a lot of noise surrounding education and different ways of learning. Since the pandemic, alternative education has been on the rise, but not everyone understands what alternative learning has to offer. We’ve broken down some myths surrounding alternative education, so you can understand all...

Family, friends and educators gathered recently to celebrate the latest class of graduates from Miami-Dade Acceleration Academies — honoring young women and men who pushed through challenges to earn their dream of a high school diploma.

Like so many Americans, high schooler Nayeli Serna got sick with Covid — so sick that she had to be hospitalized for a week. Her anxiety about falling ill again combined with an already present social anxiety to make her consider dropping out rather than returning to a large, traditional school.

As South Carolina School Choice Week approached, the father of a Lowcountry Acceleration Academy graduate appeared on a popular radio talk show to praise the way the school and its team of educators had helped his son and a friend turn their high school careers around.