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In the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 19-20, 2023, over 50 educators from across the nation gathered for the 4th annual Star Academy Summit. Hosted by NOLA Education, this event proved to be a testament to the power of continuous learning and collaboration in education. Under the theme Elevate, participants embarked on a…

Today, the Osceola School District celebrated receiving a one million dollar grant to offer the STAR Academy Curriculum over the next three years in the Choices Learning Center Academy. Today the students, school district, and community leaders celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Principal Smith of Choices Learning Center shared, “Today, we are celebrating raising…

Acquisition of Proven Prescriptive Math Program Further Strengthens Premier Solution for Serving At-Risk Students NOLA Education announced the purchase of iLearn Math from iLearn, Inc., a pioneer in prescriptive math education with a 20-year history of success. “We are thrilled to add this state-of-the-art, computer-based math program to our curriculum,” said John Alvendia, CEO of…

Amite middle schoolers are improving their grades with a nontraditional learning style this year. Star Academy, a program which uses a curriculum of project-based hands-on teamwork, functions almost as another school within Amite Westside Middle Magnet School. The program’s goal is to bolster the academic careers of kids most at risk of dropping out. Gov.…

Tangipahoa Parish School System and NOLA Education proudly hosted community members as well as local and state dignitaries, with special guests Governor John Bel Edwards at a ribbon-cutting event held at Amite Westside Middle Magnet School. The event was held to celebrate one of the district’s newest educational offerings, Star Academy, offered at both Amite…

Magnolia Middle School eighth grader Mariah Young used to struggle with her classes and her grades. “I don’t know, the teachers didn’t really explain it really well and the work was really hard for me,” Mariah said of her previous experiences with school. But beginning this year, that has changed for Mariah and 75 other…

STRONG, Ark. (KTVE/KARD)–On Tuesday, December 13, Strong High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome the district’s Star Academy Program. According to Star Academy’s website, the star academy program is a comprehensive program that immerses students in core courses through a hands-on, project-based curriculum that re-engages them towards academic success. “Our students are working independently as well…

‘It’s definitely untraditional. But the traditional way has not worked for these kids.’ Javier Cortez had almost given up on his education. Having been held back twice, the 14-year-old felt like he’d never catch up with his peers. But his outlook changed when he learned he’d been admitted to Jefferson Parish’s Star Academy. Located at…