Press Releases from Connections Academy (14 total)
Free Online School from Home Congratulates Kevin Johnson as National Merit Schol …
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, a free online public school for K-12 students, is pleased to announce that senior Kevin Johnson is a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.
Johnson, a resident of Farmington, Minn., is the first National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist to be named at MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, http://www.ConnectionsAcademy.com. He currently takes classes full-time at the University of Minnesota through Connections Academy’s Post Secondary Enrollment Option program.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation…
Virtual Public School in Minnesota Graduates First Group of High School Seniors
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, ConnectionsAcademy.com, a virtual public school that provides personalized K-12 education, will graduate its first group of 12th graders on Saturday, June 20, 2009. The school’s 43 seniors and their families will travel from across the state of Minnesota to attend the commencement ceremony and celebrate not only the students’ educational success, but also their numerous individual successes made possible by Connections Academy’s commitment to personalized education.
Among…
Online Public School in Minnesota Offers Field Trips to Support Students Curricu …
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, ConnectionsAcademy.com, a free virtual school for K-12 students, has planned six field trips during the month of May to conclude the 2008-2009 school year and to encourage students and staff to come together to learn and socialize.
The students, who attend public school online through MTS Minnesota Connections Academy use the field trips to come together, support the principles and theories taught in the students’ lessons,…
Online Public School in Minnesota is Accepting Enrollment for the 2009-2010 Scho …
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, ConnectionsAcademy.com, a free online public school for K-12 students, is opening enrollment for the 2009-2010 year by hosting information sessions across the state of Minnesota.
Now more than ever, families have considerable options when it comes to education. Virtual public schooling continues to be a growing trend, as more than one million American K-12 students receive some or all of their public school education online, a…
Arizona Embraces Online Learning
Phoenix – March 23, 2009 – Hours before the sun rose and you opened your morning newspaper, an Arizona high school senior reported for Calculus class and turned in an assignment to her teacher. A 12-year-old competitive ice skater headed for the rink in Tempe with her entire school day tucked into her gym bag. A third grader battling cancer slept peacefully, having finished all of his lessons in preparation…
Virtual School in Minnesota Hosts Field Trips for Students
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, ConnectionsAcademy.com, a free virtual school for K-12 students, has planned five field trips during the month of March to encourage students and staff to come together to learn and socialize.
The students, who attend public school online through MTS Minnesota Connections Academy use the field trips to come together, support the principles and theories taught in the students’ lessons, and interact with other MTS Minnesota Connections…
Virtual Education Expert Offers Tips to Engage Readers
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, ConnectionsAcademy.com, a free online school for K-12 students, is offering tips during February’s “I love to read month,” to help improve children’s comprehension, vocabulary and appreciation for literature. Simply having an awareness of the best way to read aloud can help parents and educators teach young learners.
Parents often find themselves reading the same story to their child over, and over again. Although parents may be tired…
Online School in Minnesota Hosts Field Trips for Students
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, ConnectionsAcademy.com, a free virtual school for K-12 students, has planned six field trips during the month of February to encourage students and staff to come together to learn and socialize.
The students, who attend public school online through MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, use the field trips to come together, support the principles and theories taught in the students’ lessons, and interact with other MTS Minnesota Connections…
Connections Academy Hosts Field Trips Across the State of Minnesota
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, ConnectionsAcademy.com, a free virtual school for K-12 students, has planned five field trips during the month of January to encourage students and staff to come together to learn and socialize.
The students, who attend public school online through MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, use the field trips to come together, support the principles and theories presented in the students’ lessons, and socialize with other MTS Minnesota Connections Academy…
Virtual School in Minnesota Hosts Field Trips
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, ConnectionsAcademy.com, a free virtual school for K-12 students, has planned five field trips during December to encourage students and staff to come together to learn and socialize.
The students, who attend public school online through MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, use the field trips to come together, support the principles and theories presented in the students’ lessons, and socialize with other MTS Minnesota Connections Academy students and parents.…
Virtual Public School in Minnesota Receives Praise for High Quality Online Curri …
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, a free online school for K-12 students, continues to receive high marks from students and parents. In its 2007-2008 Parent Satisfaction Survey, Minnesota Connections Academy, a public school alternative that delivers top quality education to students in the comfort of their homes, received an “A” or “B” from more than 92 percent of parents.
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy families praised the cyber school’s academic rigor, program flexibility…
Connections Academy Students Nationwide Receive Back-to-School Special Deliverie …
Students enrolled in the free online school, Connections Academy, get a year’s worth of school supplies delivered right to their homes. The comprehensive “school year in a box” includes textbooks, science materials, a computer, and more.
BALTIMORE, MD, August 5, 2008 – Getting back-to-school supplies takes on a whole new meaning for families with students enrolled in Connections Academy virtual public schools. Just before school begins, they get a back-to-school…
Connections Academy Hosts Information Session for Willmar Area Families
Willmar area families looking for an alternative to traditional bricks-and-mortar schools are invited to attend a free information session hosted by MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, a full-time, tuition-free virtual public school program.
The event will be held Thursday, July 24, from 6-7:30 p.m., at Willmar Public Library, 410 5th Street SW in Willmar. With the addition of twelfth grade for the 2008-’09 school year, the program serves all students across the…
White Bear Lake Families Invited to Connections Academy Information Session
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy invites local families to learn more about its full-time, tuition-free virtual public school program for students in grades K-12. The unique program delivers top-quality, personalized education for students that combine certified teachers; a proven, print-rich curriculum; technology tools; and community experiences to create a supportive and successful environment for children who need an individualized approach to education.
The free MTS Minnesota Connections Academy Information Session will…
