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Over 200 students graduate from Clark County Acceleration Academies
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — For more than 200 students in the Las Vegas valley, graduation is more than just a ceremony, it's a triumph of perseverance, resilience, and the power of second chances.
Students from Clark County Acceleration Academies walked across the stage this week to receive their high school diplomas, an achievement made possible by a unique partnership between the Clark County School District and Acceleration Academies. The partnership is a flexible, personalized learning program designed for students who struggle in traditional classroom settings.
'I was nervous, happy, mixed emotions, and a little bit of everything. I'm very happy and now very excited,' graduate Teo Spencer said.
CCAA offers a non-traditional model tailored to students who may have fallen behind, dropped out, or faced personal obstacles that made high school difficult. With a mix of in-person academic coaching and self-paced digital learning, students can earn credits on a flexible schedule that works for their lives as they balance jobs, family responsibilities, or mental health needs.
For many of the graduates, this moment marks the end of a difficult chapter and the beginning of a new future.
'I'm going to join the Marines. I'm going to start with four years then I want to join a trade school for culinary and auto tech,' Spencer said.
The graduation ceremony, filled with cheers, tears, and proud families, highlighted a growing movement toward more inclusive, student-centered education.
Since its inception in Las Vegas, CCAA has helped hundreds of students re-engage with learning and regain hope. Acceleration Academies' hybrid approach uses remote and in-person learning that allows students to focus on one course at a time.
'I was in the 9th grade when I first started and I finished my three years in one year,' Graduate Anaya Levarity said.
Last year The Public Education Foundation awarded over $6 million in scholarships for students in the Acceleration Academies Program.
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