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 […]
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 […]
Gwinnett County students to graduate after given second chance with non-traditional, free program
By 12/10/2025 – Atlanta News First
Traditional high school wasn’t all that smooth for Cobi Dawson. He discovered the Gwinnett County Acceleration Academies […]
‘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 […]
Portland Teacher Wins $16,000+ Grand Prize from Kleenex
10/15/2025 – Education Report
Last month, ten teachers were in the running for the final $16,000+ grand prize in the Heroes […]
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 […]
Don’t make students in trouble do time
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 […]
Sioux Falls Choir Teacher in Running for National Classroom Heroes Award
By 09/05/2025 – Mitchell Now
George McGovern Middle School choir teacher Erin McFarland is a finalist in the national “Heroes of the Classroom” contest, sponsored by Kleenex. […]
Break Out The Tissues: Grand Prize Winner Or Not, He’s Already A Hero To Students
By Ellyn Santiago
09/05/2025 – Patch
Robert Esposito, Co-Operative Arts and Humanities High School theatre teacher, is one of 10 finalists for the Heroes of […]
Sioux Falls teacher a finalist in national contest
By Kelli Volk
09/02/2025 – Kelo Media Group
When Erin McFarland’s co-worker nominated her for a contest, the choir teacher didn’t think anything […]
A “Hero of the Classroom” Gets A Moment In The Spotlight
By Lucy Gellman
09/01/2025 – New Haven Arts Council
Esposito, a 27-year veteran of the New Haven Public Schools (NHPS), was recently named one of ten […]
Crosstown HS teacher in running for national prize
By 08/27/2025 – Action News 5
Ty Boyland at Crosstown High is one of ten first prize winners in the running for a 10-thousand dollar check […]
How you can help this Sioux Falls middle school teacher win $16K for her classroom, school
By Morgan Matzen
08/29/2025 – Argus Leader
A teacher at George McGovern Middle School could win thousands of dollars to help her classroom […]
Cabot teacher named finalist in nationwide ‘Heroes of the Classroom’ contest
By Carter Thweatt
08/30/2025 – TVH11
A Cabot teacher is receiving nationwide recognition this week and could get even more with the public’s help.
A teacher at George McGovern Middle School is a first prize winner
By Alisha Reinhart
08/26/2025 – Kelo-AM
George McGovern Middle School teacher Erin McFarland is one of ten national first prize winners in the Kleenex Brand tissue program….
North Shore Teacher ‘Creates A Space For Students To Be Themselves’
By Rachel Barnes
08/25/2025 – Patch
One Winnetka teacher is in the running to win a $16,000 check for her school due to her dedication and compassion […]
Crosstown High Teacher is a National Finalist for Heroes of the Classroom!
By Rachel Taylor
08/26/2025 – Choose 901
Crosstown High’s Music Production and Entrepreneurship teacher, Mr. Ty Boyland, has been named a finalist in the national
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 […]
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 […]
https://edcircuit.com/press_releases/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/ GalleryBroward 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
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). […]
AI Cheating Detector Max Spero and Noble Gold Founder Collin Plume
07/16/2025 – School for Startups Radio
People feel like AI-generated content is not really worth reading. So I think making sure it sounds authentic and like it came […]
Showfloor News: Ativion, NASEF join forces to expand safe, accessible esports
Ativion has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
Stark School Enjoys Smoothie Party, Celebrating History Teacher
By Jim Michaels
05/20/2025 – WHBC
Students at Fairless Middle School enjoyed a Tropical Smoothie Cafe smoothie party on Friday, celebrating history teacher […]
https://edtechchronicle.com/ohio-teacher-wins-10k-summer-getaway-and-other-prizes-in-tropical-smoothie-cafe-sunshine-for-teachers-contest-19-other-teachers-and-their-schools-also-prize-winners/ GalleryOhio Teacher Wins $10K Summer Getaway and Other Prizes in Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Sunshine for Teachers Contest; 19 Other Teachers and Their Schools Also Prize Winners
Ohio Teacher Wins $10K Summer Getaway and Other Prizes in Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Sunshine for Teachers Contest; 19 Other Teachers and Their Schools Also Prize Winners
5/22/2025 – EdTech Chronicle
Last week, students and teachers in 20 schools across 13 states were treated to a smoothie party hosted by Tropical Smoothie […]
https://lifestyle.3wzfm.com/story/52766751/nominations-open-today-for-the-heroes-of-the-classroom-teacher-recognition-program-presented-by-kleenexover-50000-in-prizes GalleryNominations Open Today for the Heroes of the Classroom Teacher Recognition Program Presented by Kleenex®—Over $50,000 in Prizes
Nominations Open Today for the Heroes of the Classroom Teacher Recognition Program Presented by Kleenex®—Over $50,000 in Prizes
05/12/2025 – Classic 96.7 FM WZFM
Today until August 3, 2025, parents, teachers, and the school community can nominate teachers for the Kleenex® Heroes of the Classroom program. […]
Chandler teacher recognized for positivity in the classroom
05/08/2025 – Arizona’s Family Channel 3
Angelica Abbey is one of 20 educators from across the United States who are nominated for Tropical Smoothie […]
Chandler teacher in the running for major gifts
05/04/2025 – Fox News 10 Phoenix
A Valley teacher is standing out for her unique abilities, and could be rewarded for them. FOX 10’s Steve Nielsen tells us […]
Loveland elementary teacher among finalists for $10K dream vacation. Here’s how to vote for her.
By Fletcher Keel
05/05/2025 – WLWT 5
A Greater Cincinnati teacher is one of 20 teachers nationwide who are finalists to win a $10,000 dream vacation.
Terri Bean, a […]
Three Ways to Leverage Insight into Students’ Web Use for Better Outcomes
By Steve Stolfi
04/14/2025 – The Learning Counsel
Taking a proactive approach to Internet safety requires not only being able to see what’s happening on the network in […]
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.
Balancing Freedom and Control with Classroom Technology
By Al Kingsley
02/04/2025 – Education IT Reporter
Teachers know that giving students more freedom — by enabling greater choice and agency — unlocks engagement and better outcomes. Decades of research backs […]
Principal Turnover is a Real Problem
By Al Kingsley
1/10/2025 – Rachelle Dene Poth Blog
In their survey of nearly 300 administrators and principals in K12 schools, the organizations wrote that while principals found their […]
The (New) Basics in Modern, Connected Schools
By Kristal Kuykendall
1/10/2025 – EdTech Chronicle
Nearly $200 billion in federal COVID relief funds for the nation’s public schools has officially dried up, with the final deadline for […]
Overcoming Language Learning Barriers With Classroom Management Tools
By Al Kingsley
12/12/2024 – TeachThought
Teaching a language, whether for ESL students or those learning something new like French or Spanish – requires largely the same teaching skills […]
To Improve Hybrid Workplace Productivity, Center Communication
By Al Kingsley
12/11/2024 – All Tech Magazine
Research has suggested for at least a decade that offering employees flexibility in where they work from can improve […]
3 things you didn’t know your classroom management software could do
By Al Kingsley
12/10/2024 – eSchool News
It’s almost a truism among educators to say that classroom management is all about relationship management. Learning requires a great deal of […]
The Business Cost of a Missed Message
By Al Kingsley
10/22/2024 – TechAnnouncer
Business leaders depend on emails and direct messages to deliver the information that keeps our teams advancing toward critical goals. These internal communications […]
What Students Should Know About Digital Citizenship
By Al Kingsley
10/21/2024 – The Learning Counsel
A recent opinion piece in Education Week sums up the issues surrounding cell phones in schools quite well. Tom […]
Resources to Help Teachers Equip Students for Changing Future
By Al Kingsley
09/25/2024 – EdTech Review
Think about how difficult it is for teachers in this regard. We are all focused on learning outcomes, but education is directly […]