Originally aired WEYI-TV – March 26, 2021 The Bay County Sheriff recognized Elisabeth and Aiden Kunz for turning in more than $1000 they found while exercising during their gym class back in January of this year. The two found a chip bag containing more than $1000 and immediately told their mother. The parents contacted the […]
Originally aired KTTC-TV – March 28, 2021 Distance learning has been a nightmare for a lot of students this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, for one New Richland teen, online school is a dream come true. “He has what we call developmental delay or an intellectual disability,” said Christina Petsinger about her son, Eric […]
Originally published by The Arizona Daily Star – March 24, 2021 Every school is different. With virtual options more accessible, we need to understand that there’s a difference between emergency online learning and the school programs designed to be virtual from day one. That’s why I chose to enroll both my kids at Arizona Virtual […]
Originally published by ABC San Diego – March 4, 2021 A young man from Trenton has a big academic achievement to share. Maxim Hudgins is an 8th grader studying at the Texas Online Preparatory School. He’s already taken the SAT college entrance exam and he scored 1220; that puts him in the 83rd percentile of all test-takers (a perfect score is […]
Originally published in The Silicon Valley Voice – March 18, 2021 With a nod in the right direction from her teacher and encouragement from her parents, Aya Istanbooly practiced, practiced, practiced before taking the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) National Championship Word certification exam online last December. The 15-year-old from Santa Clara passed with a perfect […]
Originally aired on FOX Birmingham – March 18, 2021 Alabama Destinations Career Academy student Christien Washington is an award-winning filmmaker. In the interview above, Christien shares more about his film and his goal to bring awareness to gun violence. He credits ALDCA with fueling his success and helping him pursue his passion for filmmaking. To […]
Originally published by WISHTV Indianapolis – March 3, 2021 A Boone County teenager is using art to help with sensory issues, a side effect from a chromosomal abnormality. His diagnosis is so rare, it’s the only known case to date. Now, he’s sharing his story with others. Isaac Stark is creating videos to help others […]
Originally aired on WTHI-TV – February 25, 2021 Ten-year-old Addison Barnett is navigating life through a pandemic with Cystic Fibrosis. Unlike some of her peers, she cannot see her friends and family due to the pandemic. However, she has learned how to enjoy the important things in life while battling cystic fibrosis. “I developed a […]
Originally published by The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel – January 5, 2021 Students should always feel heard and valued by their school. That’s why families must have the option to choose a school that meets their child’s needs. My son Xavier was bullied by his peers and overlooked by adults at our local brick-and-mortar school. […]
Originally published by 9&10 News – December 28, 2020 With the passion Collin Egeler has for motocross, it’s no wonder that nothing has stood in the way of his dream, including a few scrapes here and there. The Maple City 14-year-old has been riding for most of his life, and with the loving support from […]
