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- August 20, 2024 – Darla Gardner, Executive Director for Texas Connections Academy, is interviewed on KENS-TV about how Texas students are choosing a virtual education during this back-to-school season.
- June 2024 – Texas Connections Academy’s Class of 2024 Earns More Than $4.3 Million in Scholarships and Awards
- July 7, 2023 Texas Connections Academy's Class of 2023 Earns More Than $4 Million in Scholarships and Awards
- June 30, 2023 – Texas Connections Academy 12-year-old Jackson Vick will be traveling to Romania next week to compete in the Junior World Championship of Motocross. Learn more in The Cross Timbers Gazette.
- June 5, 2023 – Texas Connections Academy graduate Tatianna Luna is highlighted on the Airbrushes & Airplanes Blog as part of the Class of 2023.
- June 4, 2023 – Texas Connections Academy alum Jonathan Gomez is highlighted as one of the players on the United States national team trying to make history with its first title at U-20 World Cup. Learn more in The Dallas Morning News.
- May 26, 2023 – Texas Connections Academy's field trip to Caddo Lake is featured along with a photo gallery in the Marshall News Messenger.
- January 16, 2023 – In a KAGS-TV news segment about National School Choice Week, Texas Connections Academy Assistant Principal Jada Andrews shares why school choice matters.
- September 6, 2022 – Texas Connections Academy teacher Lisa Johnson talks about what families can expect attending a full-time online school and gives back-to-school tips during this Valley Por Vida segment (begins at 6:28).
- July 29, 2022 – TCAH teacher Kara Woodley shares her advice for parents and caretakers for back-to-school in this Insite Brazos Valley article.
- July 12, 2022 – Texas Connections Academy School Leader Dr. Brita D. Martin-Lindsey is included in Marquis Who's Who. Learn more on 24-7 Press Release.
- February 22, 2021 – TCAH listed on Top 50 list of Best Online High Schools based on Niche rankings pulled together by HeyTutor. Read more on MSN.com.
- October 22, 2020 – "She doesn't want to go back," says TCAH parent Ali DuFrene as her daughter finds she prefers online school to in-person instruction. Learn more in the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung.
- September 29, 2020 – TCAH mom Heather Wilson talks about why she isn't sending her children back to in-person learning in Lake Highlands Advocate article.
- August 17, 2020 – TCAH parent JoBeth Ferguson enrolls her children in online school after their school district experiences issues getting their virtual program up and running. Learn more in this Beaumont Enterprise article.
- June 26, 2020 – TCAH Executive Director Lea Ann Lockard and Valedictorian Jade Dalrymple talk about the benefits of online school during CBS DFW news segment.
- April 10, 2020 – TCAH student Joshua Hahm and his brother make protective masks, and donated them to six area clinics and hospitals. Read more in this Coppell Gazette article.
- April 2, 2020 – TCAH teacher Lynnette Crawley gives teachers her advice for encouraging participation in an online classroom during KWES-TV segment.
- March 23, 2020 – TCAH student Luis Abete and Executive Director Lea Ann Lockard talk about the benefits of online learning in this San Antonio Express-News article, as many families try it for the first time due to COVID-19.
- June 15, 2019 — TCAH offered a great education option for the Johnson family! Learn more about their decision to attend online school and how it benefited Christopher and Olivia in this TDT News feature
- June 6, 2019 – More Than 500 Students Graduate from Online High School Texas Connections Academy
- May 23, 2019 – TCAH Executive Director Lea Ann Lockard shares her personal experience in this blog post, "How Online School Can Help Military Families with School-Aged Children"
- May 23, 2019 – TCAH student Emily Hencey earns a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship, reports the Katy News
- February 20, 2019 — TCAH can be a great fit for your child! Mom Paige explains how the flexible learning option works for her daughter in this Dallas Moms Blog post
- September 6, 2018 — TCAH student James Allen is able to work at his own pace with the flexibility of virtual school! James and mom Lori share their story in the KTEN
- September 5, 2018 — TCAH Principal Cathy Sullivant discusses the online school model, the variety of students that enroll, and student-teacher interaction. Learn more in the Killeen Daily Herald
- August 9, 2018 — TCAH students Emma and Alex Lawson prepare to head back to school. Learn more on KBTX
- June 8, 2018 — TCAH Valedictorian Cole Glasson found the flexibility he needed to thrive on and off the racetrack thanks to online school! Learn more about this accomplished student athlete in the Speed 51
- June 14, 2018 — TCAH student Samantha Hand awarded Victoria Electric Cooperative Scholarship. Learn more in the Victoria Advocate
- October 25, 2017 — TCAH students Caitlin Smith, Olivia Hollingsworth and Gabby Ladanyi earn high honors at U.S. Classic gymnastics competition. Learn more in The Buzz Magazines
- June 15, 2017 — From elementary to high school, Connections Academy graduates among a new generation to complete academic journey exclusively online. Learn more in the PR Web
- May 7, 2017 — Mesquite News drops by a TCAH information session—hear from teachers Celia Morris and Mallin Hernandez about how the program works
- April 21, 2017 — TCAH Learning Coach Alison Lumbatis comments on her family's experience with online school in this Get Your Pretty On blog
- April 17, 2017 — TCAH hosts an information session for interested families to learn more about the online school, reports the Times Record News
- April 1, 2017 — TCAH student Miles Marmolejo to perform in "Footloose, The Musical". Learn more about Miles in the Houston Lifestyle
- March 23, 2017 — TCAH Learning Coach Martha Graham describes how the online school works best for her student while balancing schoolwork and competitive gymnastics. Learn more in the Plano Star Courier
- August 5, 2016 — TCAH Outreach Coordinator Chena Karega discusses the online school model with The Pasadena Citizen
- July 14, 2016 — TCAH School Outreach Coordinator Chena Karega speaks with Fox San Antonio at a local information session, discussing the many benefits of virtual school
- June 28, 2016 — TCAH twins and co-Valedictorians Courtlyn and Kelley Ranly featured in piece, "Online school: Taking the road less traveled to academic success"
- June 19, 2016 — TCAH Co-Valedictorians and twins Courtlyn and Kelley Ranly have big plans for the future! The family discusses their experience with online school and the girls' many extracurricular accomplishments in this Temple Daily Telegram feature
- May 28, 2016 — TCAH co-valedictorians and twins Kelley and Courtlyn Ranly found great success with online school! The family discusses the girls' many accomplishments and their future plans during this KXXV segment
- March 15, 2016 — TCAH Executive Director Lea Ann Lockard is named an Ed Tech Digest Cool Tool Award finalist in the school leader category
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