News - Arizona Virtual Academy

Surprise student is excelling early

Jul 5, 2024

Surprise student Robyn Hoyt is getting a head start on her career by graduating early though Arizona Virtual Academy.

Addressing the Changing Landscape of Special Education Amid a National Teacher Shortage

Apr 17, 2024

In the United States, there are around 7.3 million students with disabilities, accounting for 15% of the K-12 public school population. Of these, 12% are children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—a figure that has risen from 1.5% in 2001 and is expected to continue growing.

Arizona Virtual Academy Teacher Authors Children’s Book About Courage

Mar 22, 2024

Tasneem Halloum, a seventh-grade science teacher at Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), has authored a children’s book titled “A Kids Book About Courage.” Published in November 2023, the book is the latest in the acclaimed book series “A Kids Book About,” which explains complex topics — racism, empathy, equality, anxiety and more — for children ages 5 and up. Halloum joins other authors in the series, including tennis great Billie Jean King, actor LeVar Burton and former NFL coach Daron K. Roberts.

Arizona Virtual Academy Teacher Authors Children’s Book About Courage

Mar 20, 2024

Tasneem Halloum, a seventh-grade science teacher at Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), has authored a children’s book titled “A Kids Book About Courage.”

Enrollment is Open for Students Across Arizona Looking for a Personalized Approach to Learning

Feb 20, 2024

Interest in alternative education options has been on the rise in recent years and many students and families are choosing online schools with a focus on a more customized approach to learning. Tuition-free online public schools including Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) and Insight Academy of Arizona (ISAZ) provide a high-quality education that meets state standards and is personalized to each student. Enrollment for the two virtual public schools — powered by Stride K12 and led by Arizona-certified teachers — is now open for students located anywhere in the state.

Local students volunteer to package 52,488 Meals at Feed My Starving Children

Jan 19, 2024

At the Mesa site, volunteers hand pack meals for Feed My Starving Children and send them to an incredible network of partner organizations that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development.

Arizona Virtual Academy Educator Receives National Scholars Honor

Jan 10, 2024

Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), a tuition-free, online K-12 public school providing personalized education, has announced that Career Readiness Education Administrator Dr. Erica Young-Jackson recently received the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Award. Sponsored by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), the honor recognizes educators worldwide.

Arizona Virtual Academy Placed in the Top 10 in Arizona 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint and Word State Championship Fall Qualifier

Jan 4, 2024

The winners of the 2023 Fall Qualifier Microsoft Office Specialist Arizona State Championship have been announced by Certiport, placing Arizona Virtual Academy in the top 10.

Arizona Department of Ed honors Glendale student

Nov 9, 2023

Insight Academy of Arizona’s Sarah Israel named student of the month