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What Ohio’s Latest School Awards Reveal About Community School Performance

Last week, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released its annual school awards. A closer look at the results reveals something important about Ohio’s community-school sector: while statewide recognition remains relatively rare for community schools, ACCEL-managed schools earned an outsized share of this year’s honors. These results point to more than a strong showing […]

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A New Chapter for Classical Education: Dr. William J. Bennett Partners with ACCEL Schools to Launch National Academy Network

This fall, ACCEL Schools is launching a network of full-time, tuition-free classical academies across five states—built on timeless principles, designed for today’s families, and guided by one of the United States’ most trusted voices in education: Dr. William J. Bennett. As former U.S. Secretary of Education and author of The Book of Virtues, Dr. Bennett brings […]

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Pansophic Learning Wins Prestigious Top School Management Solution Award

Pansophic Learning is proud to announce that we have been honored with the Top School Management Solution Award by Education Technology Insights magazine. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that empower schools, educators, and students worldwide. This award acknowledges our efforts to streamline school management processes, enhance educational experiences, and support the global […]

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Cornerstone Academy Charter School Awarded $30 Million Bond

School Will Purchase Two Buildings and 14 Acres for Middle & High School Expansion COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 10, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Cornerstone Academy, a public charter school serving North Columbus communities recently closed on a $30 million bond that will allow the school to purchase two buildings and over 14 acres of land for an […]

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ACCEL Opens Specialized Virtual School to Serve the Post-Pandemic Student

Pathfinder Career Academy will power up next week for its inaugural school year with middle and high school students logging in throughout Ohio. The new virtual school, enrolling grades 6-10 this year and expanding to Grade 12 in 2024, offers a college preparatory education attuned to students’ needs and aligned with their future goals. Pathfinder’s curriculum features ODE-approved Career Technical Education […]

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Starting the School Year Amid a National Bus Driver Shortage

Amid a national shortage of school bus drivers, schools are maximizing attendance by getting creative to encourage a strong academic start to the school year. At Canton College Preparatory School, that means chartering busses the first few weeks of school until district transportation becomes available. Principal Lindsay and Dean Young are riding the new routes […]

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Ron Packard Named Top 20 CEO for Leadership During the Pandemic

Ron Packard, CEO & Cofounder of Pansophic Learning, has been selected by THE CEO Publication as a Top 20 Dynamic CEO for Leadership During the Pandemic. Adam Patrick, Managing Editor says, “Pansophic Learning was founded to accelerate the proliferation of high-quality solutions for education not only in the U.S. but also globally. It is an honor to recognize Ron Packard, […]

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ACCEL Schools Reopen With a Full Array of Learning Options for 2020-21 School Year

ACCEL Schools proudly announces three learning options for its tuition-free, public charter schools for the upcoming school year. Parents have the flexibility to choose from Traditional, Online, and Hybrid learning options to meet the unique needs of their family.  “We’re a community school, and it was important to us to consider the needs of our community as we began making our plans to reopen for the 20-21 school year,” says Natalee […]

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