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.
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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.
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Tasneem Halloum, a seventh-grade science teacher at Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), has authored a children’s book titled “A Kids Book About Courage.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nov 9, 2023
Insight Academy of Arizona’s Sarah Israel named student of the month
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Nov 3, 2023
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month this October, Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) and Insight Academy of Arizona (ISAZ) have partnered with nonprofit organization Rachel’s Challenge to host a Draw a Line Against Bullying Move-A-Thon Oct. 21-29 to raise awareness of the challenges children face in the wake of bullying and harassment.
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