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Class Acts of 2014: Profiles of Online Education Graduates

February 21 2024July 7 2014 Brittany Marklin

The Class Acts of 2014 series features inspiring online education graduates with promising futures and showcases how individualized, award-winning curriculum and technology enabled these students’ success.

Timothy was a victim of bullying, but used his experience to help others. As the founder of an anti-bullying organization, he is now able to reach his peers through music. — A Bullying Victim Turned Advocate

Eilisanne may be graduating as a senior, but she's starting college as a junior because online education allowed her to have an early start on her future. — Getting an Early Start on Her Future

Samantha is pursuing her dream of being a pilot thanks to online education, and now she's headed to the University of Houston on a full ride scholarship. — University of Houston Bound with a Full Ride Scholarship

David, 41, and Jennifer, 18, are a pretty typical father daughter duo. Except for the fact that they're both part of a 2014 graduation. — A Father-Daughter Graduation

Educational freedom gave Dominique the opportunity be more than a graduate. She's an early graduate. — Early Graduate is a Product of Educational Freedom

One 2014 graduate is leaving high school as a pro tennis player, thanks to the flexibility offered by his virtual school. — Graduate Turned Tennis Pro

Online education gave twins Mariela and Araceli their educational chance back. — Online School Frees Twins from Graduation Obstacle

Hope was hit by a bus and suffered severe trauma, but she never gave up. Now she's more than a survivor, she's also a graduate. — Survivor, Fighter, and Graduate

Stephen is a musician, athlete, published writer, and Valedictorian. Online education gave him the flexibility to do it all. — More Than A Valedictorian

The odds were not in Adriana's favor when she became a teen mom in 10th grade, but online education gave her the flexibility she needed to earn a diploma. — Teen Mom Graduates with Straight As

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