Acceleration Academies

Behind the Numbers Are Students Who Haven’t Given Up

By Dr. Abby Andres
1/26/2026 – The Learning Counsel

The students we’re failing aren’t always those you might expect. Many students who will eventually leave school may not appear […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00February 5th, 2026|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Thought Leadership|

I’m earning my diploma, when I thought my only option was a GED

By Julius Hall
02/04/2026 – EdTech Chronicle

Why did I leave school in the first place? I didn’t like class and I quit going for the most part. I […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00February 5th, 2026|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Thought Leadership|

Gwinnett County students to graduate after given second chance with non-traditional, free program

By Bridget Spencer
12/10/2025 – Atlanta News First

 Traditional high school wasn’t all that smooth for Cobi Dawson. He discovered the Gwinnett County Acceleration Academies […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00December 15th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Local News|

‘Proud of myself’: At-risk Horry County charter school students receive diplomas

By Madi Codispoti
12/04/2025 – WBTW

Despite these roadblocks, the students persevered, making their way to the graduation stage. The students said […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00December 5th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Local News|

Education Revolution: Kelli Campbell Of Acceleration Academies On Innovative Approaches That Are Transforming Education

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00November 25th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Thought Leadership|

Acceleration Academies opens Tucker location for nontraditional learners

By Stephanie Toone
10/02/2025 – Rough Draft Atlanta

For students at Acceleration, the goal is not only graduation but also gaining the skills, confidence, and career […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00October 3rd, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Local News|

Acceleration Academy program in DeKalb gives flexible path to graduation for struggling students

09/30/2025 – CBS News Atlanta

The district recently opened DeKalb Acceleration Academy in Tucker, designed for teenagers at higher risk of leaving school before graduation. The program currently serves 162 students….

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00October 2nd, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Local News|

Don’t make students in trouble do time

By: Joey Wise
09/29/2025 – District Adminstration

Our country is facing a host of challenges, but if we care to solve any of them, every single student […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00September 29th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Thought Leadership|

Acceleration Academies are Serving the Students Society Wrote off

By Kelli Campbell
09/02/2025 – Rachelle Dene Poth’s Blog

I grew up in a small town in rural Illinois. Neither of my parents has a high school diploma, so […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00September 3rd, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Thought Leadership|

Reaching students who drop out means not ignoring those who age out

By Kelli Campbell
08/11/2025 – edCircuit

A significant portion of those dropouts never move more than seven miles away from the school they did not finish. That means the […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00August 11th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Thought Leadership|

Broward County Public Schools with Acceleration Academies Opens a New Fort Lauderdale School For At-Risk Students — Giving A Self-Paced Path To a High School Diploma

07/28/2025 – edCircuit

Broward County Public Schools has opened the new school site for the Broward County Acceleration Academies (BCAA). […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00July 28th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Local News|

Hybrid learning works well for some students

By Caroline Brauchler
07/07/2025 – Ocala Gazette

Thirty-four local students recently defied the odds to complete their education and earn their high school diplomas through the Marion County Acceleration […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00July 10th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Local News|

We Are High Achievers, But We Were Almost a Statistic

By Briauna and Tiauna Black
07/01/2025 – The74

Our mother had Type 1 diabetes during our whole life, but in our junior year of high school it got worse. […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00July 1st, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Thought Leadership|

Marion County students earn diplomas through alternative paths

06/27/2025 – Ocala News

Marion County Acceleration Academies works in partnership with Marion County Public Schools, offering an alternative option for students who need more flexibility and support than what’s typically […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00June 30th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Local News|

Lee County teens celebrate graduation after overcoming challenges

By Peter Busch
06/13/2025 – Gulf Coast News ABC

The Acceleration Academy takes Lee County teens who couldn’t make it work at traditional schools.

“Somewhere along the line, they lost […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00June 20th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Local News|

Marion County Acceleration Academy celebrates 34 graduates with second chances and bright futures

By Ben Baugh
06/19/2025 – 352 Today

For Marion County families watching their kids struggle with traditional school settings, Marion County’s Acceleration Academy offers hope and results. […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00June 20th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Local News|

At-risk Ocala students to receive diplomas at special graduation ceremony

06/18/2025 – WCJB

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – Dozens of at-risk students, who might not have graduated, will be receiving their diplomas at a special graduation on Wednesday.

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00June 20th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Local News|

Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy graduates 25 at risk students

By David Hucks
06/16/2025 – Myrtle Beach SC News

Twenty-five students from Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, received their high school diplomas on Thursday, June […]

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00June 18th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Local News|

Over 200 students graduate from Clark County Acceleration Academies

By Nicholas Sommer
06/11/2025 – 8 News Now

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — For more than 200 students in the Las Vegas valley, […]

By |2026-02-11T22:33:11+00:00June 18th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Local News|

ThriveinEDU Live with guest Kelli Campbell, CEO of Acceleration Academies

04/14/2025 – ThriveinEDU Live Podcast

Kelli Campbell, CEO of Acceleration Academies, was on an episode of Rachelle Dene Poth’s podcast ThriveinEDU Live. Listen to the podcast here.

By |2026-02-11T19:23:19+00:00April 15th, 2025|Acceleration Academies, K-12, Podcast|