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Connections Academy is a leading national provider of high-quality, highly accountable K-12 virtual public schools operated in partnership with charter schools, school districts, and state departments of education. Connections Academy schools deliver top-quality personalized education for students that combines certified teachers; a proven, print-rich curriculum; technology tools; and community experiences to create a supportive and successful environment for children who need an individualized approach to education.
Media Coverage
January 1, 2010
The next Bill Gates? Tech-savvy Connections Academy student, Noah Gruber talks with Twin Cities Metro magazine about the benefits of virtual school and building his own super computer.
December 29, 2009
Wisconsin Connections Academy Principal, Michelle Mueller offers tips for keeping kids engaged in learning over school breaks in a Racine Journal Times feature.
December 20, 2009
"Science in the Kitchen" cooks up hands-on educational fun for families over holiday break. Watch the CW news clip.
December 1, 2009
Oregon Connections Academy high school student, Lindsay Nillson, shared her Connections Academy success story with the Corvallis Gazette Times - "...looking forward to preparing for college." Read the full story.
October 27, 2009
The Nevada Business Journal hosted a special roundtable event that brought together education leaders from across the state including Nevada Connections Academy principal, Jerry Krummel. Read the full article.
October 24, 2009
Student Voices: Connections Academy student’s editorial says that it’s time for cyber schools “to be considered mainstream” Read More in the Patriot-News
October 14, 2009
Field trip feature -- Connections Academy students embark on eco-tour. Read the entire article in the Times News.
October 1, 2009
Connections Academy’s flexible schedule meets the needs of competitive athletes like these ice skaters from Minnesota
Watch KARE-11 News clip.
September 22, 2009
Actress, Roxy King, talks about the benefits of virtual school and what she enjoys about Connections Academy in this CBS News, Denver feature.
September 21, 2009
Brothers from California use the world as their classroom -- see how Connections Academy works for this traveling family. Watch ABC News, Palm Springs feature.
News Releases
February 3, 2010
Test your Olympics IQ with Free Online Trivia Game – Fun, Educational, Activity for Students of All Ages
January 25, 2009
Switching Schools Mid-Year? More Parents Going Virtual to Ease Transition
December 14, 2009
“Science in the Kitchen” Cooks Up Hands-on Educational Fun for Families Over Holiday Break
December 9, 2009
Connections Academy, Launches Blog, Serves as a Virtual School Resource for Families to Support K–12 School from Home
December 8, 2009
Ten year-old Nevada Connections Academy Student, Abigail Leavitt, is on a Mission to Thank our Vets, One Quilt at a Time
November 16, 2009
Mickey Revenaugh—Connections Academy Executive—Named Chair of Board of Directors of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL)
November 12, 2009
School Report Card: Oregon Connections Academy Receives Highest Rating—Outstanding—from the Oregon Department of Education
October 28, 2009
Mayor of Visalia, California Proclaims Wednesday, October 28, 2009, Virtual Education Day—Central California Connections Academy Opens New, Expanded Teaching Center
October 20, 2009
Connections Academy Student is National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
October 13, 2009
Connections Academy Announces Winners of “Virtual Schools Click with Me” Student Video Contest
October 6, 2009
Connections Academy Featured at Top K-12 Education Conferences
September 17, 2009
Connections Academy and Scientific Learning Announce Agreement
September 10, 2009
Leading Virtual School Operator, Connections Academy, Acquires Online Curriculum Provider, K to the 8th Power
August 19, 2009
Leading Virtual School Provider, Connections Academy, Launches New Private Virtual School
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