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The 74 Highlights How Sisters Found Success Through Alternative Education at Acceleration Academies
In a powerful essay published by The 74, twin sisters Briauna and Tiauna Black share their journey from nearly dropping out of high school to becoming college-bound scholars — thanks in large part to ...
Marion County Acceleration Academies Celebrates the Class of 2025
June 18, 2025 — A wave of pride swept through Marion County as 34 students from Marion County Acceleration Academies received their high school diplomas, a remarkable achievement highlighted by WCJB-...
A Journey of Resilience: 75 Lee County Teens Featured on Gulf Coast News for Graduating After Overcoming Challenges
June 12, 2025 — This week in Fort Myers, Lee County Acceleration Academies was featured on ABC Gulf Coast News as they celebrated a powerful milestone: 75 students earned their high school diplomas, e...
Clark County Acceleration Academies Celebrates Graduation Milestone
June 11, 2025, Las Vegas, NV — Clark County Acceleration Academies made headlines when more than 200 students recently crossed the stage to receive their high school diplomas — an inspiring achievemen...
Kelli Campbell Wins Silver Stevie Award for Woman of the Year in Business Services Industries
Acceleration Academies is proud to announce that Chief Executive Officer Kelli Campbell has been named a 2025 American Business Awards Silver Stevie award winner for Woman of the Year in Business Serv...
Kelli Campbell Discusses Transforming Education for At-Risk Students on THRIVEinEDU Podcast
In a recent episode of the THRIVEinEDU podcast, hosted by Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth, Kelli Campbell, Acceleration Academies chief executive officer, shared insights into her mission to re-engage at-risk ...
Priscilla Alonzo Named Winner of EdTech Chronicle’s Best in Education Awards
Las Vegas, NV — EdTech Chronicle has named Priscilla Alonzo, Director of Clark County Acceleration Academies East, as a 2024 Best in Education Award winner for Best Leader of a K-12 School. This recog...
Lee County Acceleration Academies Celebrates Ribbon Cutting with District Staff, Students
Grateful graduates, Lee County School Board member Melisa Giovannelli and Acceleration Academies leaders were featured at a ribbon-cutting October 23 to celebrate the opening of a new, permanent site...
Ector Grad Shares Story of Overcoming Injury to Graduate
A high school student who rebounded from a debilitating football injury but regained his stride with support from Ector Acceleration Academies (EAA) was featured in a recent story on the NewsWest9 TV...
Miami Academies Take Center Stage on NBC Program
Miami-Dade Acceleration Academies (MDAA) recently took center stage on Miami NBC’s Voices with Jawan Strader TV program, as graduation candidate Mykkel Johnson and Director Indira Mardis talked about ...
Ocala Newspaper Features Marion County Accelerations Academies First Graduation
The first-ever graduating class from Marion County Acceleration Academies (MCAA) took a star turn in the Ocala StarBanner newspaper and website after a festive commencement ceremony held April 11, 202...
Ector News Outlets Cover Recent Graduation
When the 18 graduates of Acceleration Academies of Ector County recently walked across the stage to celebrate their diplomas, local news media turned out to chronicle the extraordinary day. “Non-trad...