Eric Olsen, a math teacher and principal at Idaho Technical Career Academy, turned his lifelong love of games into a new passion: creating them.
Local Students Come Together To Support Feed My Starving Children
Students and families from Arizona Virtual Academy and Insight Academy of Arizona teamed up to support Feed My Starving Children, packing nearly 95,000 meals at the East Valley campus. Their efforts will provide daily meals to 259 children across 70 countries, including Guatemala and the Philippines, for an entire year.
Second-Grader’s Honey Bee Image Wins Contest
Leilani Badilla, a second grader at Arizona Virtual Academy, has been named a winner in the national K12 Photography Competition. Her work was selected from over 12,000 submissions, earning recognition as one of 39 winning projects nationwide.
Online School Gives Back to Community for Thanksgiving
Students, parents, and staff from iQ Academy gathered at iPlay Arcade in Glendale for a Thanksgiving Food Drive, collecting over 20 boxes and bags of nonperishable goods for the Salvation Army. This annual event fosters a spirit of giving and community among iQ’s online learners and their families.
Oklahoma Teen Finds Passion in Storm Chasing After Tornado Hit Grandparents’ Home
Max, a student at Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy, discovered his passion for storm chasing after a 2017 tornado affected his family. Now, he chases storms in and out of state, streaming them with his dad using a fully equipped truck.
Local Students Excel in National K12 Photography Competition
Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), a full-time online public school serving K-12 students throughout the state, recently announced that two of its local students have been recognized as winners in the national K12 Photography Competition.
‘A Warrior’s Code’ Served Up
A.J. Sims, a 2011 graduate of Ohio Virtual Academy, is a McDonald’s crew member and published author of the Stanford Universes series. Known for his warm smile at the drive-thru, Sims finds inspiration for his characters and plots from daily interactions.
West Virginia Virtual Academy Student Receives Invite to Governor’s School for Tourism
Dean, a 10th grader who attended West Virginia Virtual Academy and Mercer County Technical Education Center earned an invitation to the Governor’s School for Tourism.
Stride, Inc. Named 2024 Company of the Year by Big Awards for Business
The company was recognized for its groundbreaking contributions to online education.
Houston 3rd Grader Named National Math Star To Receive $100K in Stem Resources
Haripriya, a 3rd grader at Lone Star Online Academy in Houston, has been named a 2024 National Math Star. As one of 61 Texas students selected for this prestigious program, Haripriya will receive a decade of resources and support valued at $100,000, aimed at preparing her for a future in mathematics, science, and engineering.