Florida Connections Academy News
- August 12, 2024 – Coastal Connections Academy's school leader Tara Carr is interviewed in-studio on FOX 10 News and shares the benefits of full-time online school, highlighting several Connections Academy options in the area for families, including Florida Connections Academy and Alabama Connections Academy.
- September 8, 2022 – Florida Connections Academy (FCA) is mentioned in an article about the growth of charter schools in Hillsborough County. Learn more in the Tampa Bay Times.
- January 11, 2022 – Florida Connections Academy (FCA) is mentioned as a school choice option for Kissimmee families in this Osceola News-Gazette article.
- August 9, 2021 – FCA Executive Director Esilda Ross talks about what families should consider before enrolling their student in a full-time online school. Learn more on WCJB-TV.
- August 3, 2020 – FCA's Julianna Cooney gives her tips for creating a learning space at home in this FOX 35 Orlando segment.
- April 15, 2020 – FCA student Annabelle Brush has made more than 200 face masks for essential workers in her community, says she hopes to inspire others to help in this WEAR-TV segment.
- June 18, 2019 – FCA can be a great education option for a variety of students! Gym Craft Laundry explores online school in this blog post, "Why I am tempted to enroll my kids in a virtual school stat!"
- October 3, 2018 — FCA student Correna is thriving in the virtual classroom! Learn more about her experience with the state's new online school. Learn more in the St. Augustine Record
- July 13, 2018 — FCA mentioned among new charter schools for Hillsborough County. Learn more in the Tampa Bay Times
- June 24, 2018 — FCA Principal Marcie Trombino discusses the new virtual school and how students learn online. Learn more in the Gainesville Sun
- June 13, 2017 – Connections Education Wins Three 2017 BESSIE Awards for Best Educational SoftwareCasa
- March 7, 2017 – Thought Leaders to Share Perspectives on Transgender Student Rights in K-12 Education at SXSWedu
- November 2, 2016 – Connections Education Receives Four 2016 EDDIE Awards
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