The Stories & Insights That Matter
Graduations
St. Lucie Grads Celebrate Their Tenacity and Brighter Futures
The 31 young men and women who were celebrated during the June commencement ceremony of St. Lucie Acceleration Academies had overcome struggles — ranging from poverty to anxiety to overwhelming work a...
Graduations
Sarasota Grads Celebrate Their Grit and Hopes
Victoria Santiago gazed out at her fellow graduates in the Sarasota Acceleration Academies Class of 2021 and reminded them of the quality that had brought each one of them to Commencement Day. “Do you...
Student Stories
‘Gotta Better Yourself. Gotta Look Forward’
Marc Orbegozo knew that a high school diploma was an important stepping stone, but he wondered at times whether he would achieve it. If he hadn’t found Miami-Dade Acceleration Academies, would he be i...