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Sierra School Shines with Outstanding Performance of Shrek

By |2025-05-20T12:50:23-04:00May 20th, 2025|Sierra Academy: San Diego, Sierra Academy: San Diego: Spotlight|

Sierra School students delivered an unforgettable performance of Shrek, showcasing the results of a year’s worth of dedication and hard work. From memorizing lines and perfecting intonation to mastering stage presence, our students brought the beloved story to life with enthusiasm and talent. Before an audience of over 200 family members, friends, and district partners, the cast captivated the crowd and transformed our stage into the world of Shrek. A heartfelt thank you goes to NFAR, the National Foundation for Autism Research, for their generous teacher grant, which helped make this production [...]

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Students Shine at Science Fair

By |2025-05-15T16:33:44-04:00May 15th, 2025|Sierra Sunnyside|

The Sierra School at Sunnyside Unified recently held a science fair, giving students the opportunity to showcase their experiments to families and a panel of judges. Projects included volcano models and potato-powered batteries. Students presented their findings with confidence, demonstrating their research skills and a deep understanding of the scientific method. We’re so proud of their effort, dedication, and all the hard work they put into researching and completing their projects. Interested in Sierra [...]

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Seniors Lead Lessons and Promote Autism Awareness

By |2025-05-02T23:09:58-04:00May 2nd, 2025|Philadelphia Continuation Academy|

At Philadelphia Continuation Academy, seniors are taking the lead in a meaningful, hands-on service-learning project that supports both their graduation requirements and the emotional well-being of their peers. The students are designing and delivering social-emotional learning lessons to others during dedicated blocks in April. These peer-led lessons are the result of thoughtful research and planning, empowering our seniors to model leadership, empathy, and collaboration. In recognition of World Awareness Month, the students are also incorporating sensory activities into their presentations, including demonstrating how to make simple DIY sensory items and explaining how these tools can help individuals self-regulate, focus, and [...]

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Celebrating World Autism Month at High Road School of Marion

By |2025-04-11T20:23:59-04:00April 11th, 2025|High Road School of Marion County|

In celebration of World Autism Month, students and staff at High Road School of Marion embraced creativity and compassion through a vibrant door decorating contest and an art project. Classroom doors were transformed with superhero themes and meaningful messages. One standout design honored students as part of the “Super Squad,” complete with puzzle piece symbols and capes that reflect strength and unity. Another featured an acrostic of “AUTISM,” reminding the school community that differences are what make everyone unique, intelligent, and sometimes mysterious. Students also designed individual puzzle pieces, each one colorful and expressive. The finished pieces became part of [...]

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Lexington Life Academy Host Its First Science Fair

By |2025-04-10T16:44:33-04:00March 27th, 2025|Lexington Life Academy|

From interactive projects to hands-on experiments, Lexington Life Academy’s inaugural science fair was a vibrant showcase of curiosity, creativity, and innovation, where students explored a variety of scientific concepts through engaging presentations. “We are so proud of every single student who participated and shared their knowledge,” said Lexington Life Academy-Gateway Director and Principal Jessica Gilmore, M.Ed. “The energy, engagement, and enthusiasm in the rooms were truly inspiring.” One highlight of the event was the first-place-winning project by Zane, which captivated attendees with an in-depth exploration of magnetism. His work demonstrated a strong understanding of scientific principles and reflected the spirit [...]

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What’s new at High Road School in Windham County

By |2025-03-24T13:57:09-04:00March 24th, 2025|High Road School: Windham County|

Students at High Road School in Windham County have been enjoying many opportunities to engage their curiosity and expand their thinking through some fun and engaging hands-on and project-based learning in recent weeks. Our younger students enjoyed a visit from some silky chickens. In addition to being amused by their hair style, student were interested in learning some new facts about silky chickens, such as the fact that they have black skin instead of the usual pink skin other chickens have. Students in our older classroom have been enjoying learning about [...]

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Buehrle and Phoenix Academy Students Honor Black History Month with Learning Projects and a Visit to Washington, D.C.

By |2025-03-03T17:11:22-05:00March 3rd, 2025|Buehrle Academy, Phoenix Academy|

On February 13, students from Buehrle Academy and Phoenix Academy embarked on an unforgettable journey to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The special field trip, part of the schools’ Black History Month observance, provided an immersive opportunity for students to explore the rich history, resilience, and cultural contributions of African Americans. The trip marked a first-time visit to the nation’s capital for many students. A day of discovery With an early morning departure, 18 students, along with staff members and chaperones, made the three-hour drive to [...]

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FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong, Leading Provider of School-Based Mental Health Solutions for Students

By |2025-02-26T10:33:20-05:00February 26th, 2025|Press Release, Press Releases & Announcements|

CharacterStrong’s research-driven curriculum, resources and training strengthens FullBloom’s ability to further integrate academic, behavioral and mental health programming to support whole child development PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25, 2025—FullBloom, the nation’s leading child development platform, providing academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions and supports to K-12 schools, today announced the acquisition of CharacterStrong, a national provider of multi-tiered school-based mental health solutions, including innovative proprietary curricula and supporting resources, as well as programming and training for K-12 educators. CharacterStrong’s products address a critical need in K-12 education, providing measurable tools that allow educators to support students suffering from mental health challenges. The [...]

Sierra School of Gilbert Garden Club

By |2025-01-23T10:51:11-05:00January 23rd, 2025|Sierra Gilbert|

It’s January, the time of year when we begin to harvest the vegetables planted in the fall in the school garden at Sierra School of Gilbert. The school garden is celebrating its 8th year of dynamic and hands-on learning for students in the Spark and Bloom classrooms where youth of all abilities contribute to our school community. The fall growing season begins in September when the students are included and encouraged in all aspects of the process. It begins with researching different companion vegetables, herbs and flowers and exploring the growing benefits [...]

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