Excel Academy Central Students Stitch Up New Skills in Sewing Club
Every Friday afternoon, a buzz of creativity fills the room at Excel Academy Central’s sewing club. Led by English teacher Karyn Driscoll, the club gives students a chance to learn a practical skill while expressing their creativity. The club [...]
Students with autism get experience working on a farm
Lexington Life Academy Students are getting a new opportunity and all they have to do is roll up their sleeves. FOX 10's Dominique Newland explains the new program during Autism Awareness Month. View Video Here VIEW VIDEO HERE
11th Annual Black History Bowl: Celebrating Knowledge & Legacy!
Students from each Chicagoland Excel Academy (Englewood, Roseland, Southwest, and South Shore) and the Safe Achieve Academy put their knowledge to the test last month in the highly anticipated Black History Quiz Bowl. Held in honor of Black History Month, this annual competition is a highlight of the school [...]
Staff Spotlight: Achieve Academy of Harrisburg’s Terence Wiggins Shaping Students Lives
At Achieve Academy of Harrisburg, School Director Terence Wiggins is more than an administrator – he’s a mentor, leader, and champion for student success. With over 30 years working in education, he’s an expert at helping students push beyond their comfort zones while ensuring they feel [...]
The Graham Academy Named Best of the Best 2025 Winner
We are proud to share that the Graham Academy has been named the gold winner for Best Special Education Facility category in the Times Leader Media Group’s Best of the Best 2025 awards. “We are beyond grateful to everyone who voted for the Graham Academy in The Times Leader [...]
Olney Continuation Academy & Stetson Continuation Academy Celebrate Black History Month with Trip to Washington, D.C.
As part of the schools’ Black History Month observance, students from Olney Continuation Academy and Stetson Continuation Academy took a field trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The day long adventure offered an immersive opportunity for students to engage with the [...]
Celebrating a Decade of Impact
This fall marks Jennifer Johnson’s 10-year anniversary with High Road Schools of Connecticut and B.E.S.T. Academy. Johnson knew from an early age that she wanted to be a teacher. Inspired by the educators in her life–especially her sixth-grade homeroom and science teacher –who helped solidify Johnson’s decision to pursue a [...]
A Life-Changing Experience at Lexington Life Academy
A Father’s Journey to Find the Best Support When Robert McMahon took on a greater role in managing his daughter Mackenzie’s education two years ago, he wanted to ensure she continued receiving the best support possible. She was already enrolled at Lexington Life Academy, and as [...]