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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 [...]

April 10th, 2025|Categories: Academies at Hamliton - Cougar, Blog|

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 [...]

March 13th, 2025|Categories: Blog|

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 [...]