October 13, 2022 | Jeffrey Good
The new director of Escambia County Acceleration Academies is a career educator. But that doesn’t mean he’s always been keen on education.
October 11, 2022 | Jeffrey Good
Before Aleizha Keliikuli-Kuhia (they/them) and their family moved to Las Vegas from Hawaii in January, they lacked the motivation to show up for class, do homework and lay the groundwork for their future.
October 10, 2022 | Jeffrey Good
Each month, we take a moment to learn from the educational leaders who bring the Acceleration Academies mission to life, day in and day out. This month, we asked our academy leaders to respond to this prompt: What was a highlight of the last three months at your academy?Here is what they had to...
October 6, 2022 | Jeffrey Good
During the first semester of his senior year at a traditional high school, Ja’Kerien Sutton was on track to graduate with his class. But then an altercation with another student turned ugly and — just like that — Ja’Kerien’s dreams of graduating, going to college and playing football in front of...
October 5, 2022 | Acceleration Academies
Think back to when you were in high school. You were probably concerned with homework and friendships, or what you wanted to do after graduating. Maybe you were trying to balance a part-time job along with your studies.
October 4, 2022 | Jeffrey Good
When the Covid pandemic shut his public high school in 2020, Bryce Johnson didn’t spend the long months toiling away at home via a remote learning program. He got a full-time job as a construction worker and focused on supporting his family and establishing his adult life.
October 1, 2022 | Hali Schaefer
If you’re considering going back to high school, congrats! Earning a high school diploma is one way you can take a step towards a bright future.
September 29, 2022 | Jeffrey Good
For best friends Magalie Salas and Celeste Medina, high school had never been a comfortable fit. Volatile social dynamics, a need for more personal attention from teachers, and the isolation of the Covid pandemic created a miserable mix.
September 27, 2022 | Jeffrey Good
Most high schoolers work low-wage jobs or none at all. They make plans for building careers after getting their diplomas, often with help from college, trade school or military training. When they describe their adult selves, it’s in the future tense.