Explore Academy, Pine Bluff, Arkansas School, Awarded Star Academy National Program of the Year
Operating under the name “Explore Academy,” the Star Academy program in Pine Bluff, Arkansas today gained the distinction of being named “Star Academy National Program of the Year.” A product of New-Orleans based NOLA Education, Star Academy is an acceleration program for academically at-risk students.…
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Metairie, LA, June 7, 2023 . . . T. H. Harris middle-schooler Sarthak Shah has been selected as the Star Academy “National Student of the Year,” a distinction awarded to only one student from among all Star Academy programs across the U.S. Star Academy is…
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Embracing the Magic of Teaching: A Reflection on a Career in Education
Ginny, Chambliss, an educator with a passion for teaching and a heart full of memories, shares her experiences and advice as she prepares for retirement. Her story is a testament to the profound impact a teacher can have on students’ lives and the immeasurable joy…
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Yerger Middle School Celebrates Opening of Revolutionary “School-Within-a-School” for 8th Graders
New Orleans, LA, April 4, 2023 . . . Hope, Arkansas’ Yerger Middle School today celebrated the opening of a Star Academy “school-within-a-school” serving its entire 8th grade class to help boost academic success, attendance and social skills in preparation for the coming high school…
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Denise James: A Passion-Fuelled, South Carolina-Based Star Academy Director
After serving in the field of education for more than a quarter of a century, you’d think one would be used to the “status quo” of serving students in K-12 education. But for Denise James, Star Academy Director at Guinyard Butler Middle School, that couldn’t…
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Osceola Star Academy Grant & Ribbon Cutting
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…
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What Students and Educators are Saying About Star Academy
“Attendance has improved, disciplinary referrals have dropped, scores are improving. Star Academy is bringing noticeable changes.”
Lockwood Bonin, Assistant Principal, Franklin Junior High School, Franklin, LA
“It is hands-on and you get help when you want it. There are no distractions, the classes are smaller, and everyone is working on their own thing.”
Caleb, Explore Academy, Pine Bluff, AR
“Star Academy addresses the whole student, and equipped me with the tools I need to reach them where they’re at – both academically and behaviorally.”
Melissa Harris, Science Teacher, Mobile County Schools
“My experience with Star Academy is fantastic. I love doing experiments every day that show you how it is in the real world.”
Student, Franklin Junior High School, Franklin, LA
“You should see the joy on the faces of students when they are completing the science experiments.”
Administrator, Explore Academy, Pine Bluff, AR
“Star Academy is a life changer and I’m glad I did it. I encourage any student who needs to get back on track to be part of it.”
Dylan Lawrence, Former Student, George County Schools
“One of the main things parents say is that it gave them hope, and continues to give them hope, for their child’s future.”
