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For the love of mathematics and mental arithmetic (translated from French)

Radio Canada – 03/23/2026

Since 2007, the World Maths Day competition has brought together young people from around a hundred countries around a common challenge: mental arithmetic. Last year, third-grade students […]

By |2026-04-02T17:24:30+00:00March 30th, 2026|3P Learning, Local News|

Elementary students show off their skills ahead of World Maths Day

03/23/2026 – CBC News

By |2026-04-02T17:21:15+00:00March 26th, 2026|3P Learning, Local News|

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|

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|

Sioux Falls Choir Teacher in Running for National Classroom Heroes Award

By Christal Blue
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. […]

By |2026-02-11T19:27:27+00:00September 13th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

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 […]

By |2026-02-11T19:27:27+00:00September 13th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

Sioux Falls teacher a finalist in national contest

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09/02/2025 – Kelo Media Group

When Erin McFarland’s co-worker nominated her for a contest, the choir teacher didn’t think anything […]

By |2026-02-11T19:27:27+00:00September 10th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

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 […]

By |2026-02-11T19:27:28+00:00September 10th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

Crosstown HS teacher in running for national prize

By Hannah Kozlowski
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 […]

By |2026-02-11T19:27:28+00:00September 10th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

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 […]

By |2026-02-11T19:27:28+00:00September 10th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

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.

By |2026-02-11T19:27:28+00:00September 10th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

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….

By |2026-02-11T19:27:28+00:00September 9th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

North Shore Teacher ‘Creates A Space For Students To Be Themselves’

By
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 […]

By |2026-02-11T19:27:28+00:00September 9th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

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 

By |2026-02-11T19:27:28+00:00September 9th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

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|

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 […]

By |2026-02-11T19:27:28+00:00July 18th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News, Pangram Labs, Podcast|

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|

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|

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 […]

By |2026-02-11T19:27:28+00:00May 29th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

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. […]

By |2026-02-11T19:27:28+00:00May 14th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

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 […]

By |2026-02-11T19:27:28+00:00May 8th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

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 […]

By |2026-02-11T19:27:28+00:00May 6th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|

Loveland elementary teacher among finalists for $10K dream vacation. Here’s how to vote for her.

By
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 […]

By |2026-02-11T19:27:28+00:00May 6th, 2025|Campus Multimedia, K-12, Local News|