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New Year
Reflection: A Simple Way to Help Your Child Build Confidence

High School
Brooklyn Scholars, Riverton Families Explore High School Options in New York City

Awards
Niche: 13 NHA Partner Schools Earn Top-10 Rankings on Best Public Schools Lists

Holidays
Students Focus on Gratitude with Thanksgiving Projects

National Heritage Academies
Focus on October: Senior Class Sunrise, Football Visits, Math Night, and a Special Spotlight

Sports
Back 2 Sports Kicks Off Another Year for Saturday Sports League
Awards
NHA School Named 2025 Michigan Blue Ribbon School

Safety
NHA Schools Celebrate Safe Schools Week

Community
Focus on September: A Visit from the Secretary of Education, Volunteering, and Transforming Lives

Celebration
Celebrating Culture and Community: NHA Schools Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Awards
How NHA Schools Help Urban Students Close Achievement Gaps

Family Activities
NHA Schools Celebrate Grandparents’ Day

NHA, West Michigan Schools Sponsor In the Image SHOES Event, Hand Out Free Moral Focus Books

School Culture
Building a Strong Staff Community Sparks Student Success at National Heritage Academies

National Heritage Academies
NHA Schools Come Together for Family Fun at Cruisin’ Kids Fest

Moral Focus
Smiles Highlight Reading Time for NHA Author, IT Manager

Awards
West Michigan Businessman and Philanthropist J.C. Huizenga Inducted into Charter Schools Hall of Fame

Awards
NHA® EdTech Team Recognized as Community Leader

Student Life
Focus on June: Life-saving Teamwork, a Healthy Heart Fundraiser, Civics Bee, and Career Days

Kindergarten Readiness
Apply Today for Kindergarten at National Heritage Academies

Awards
Louisiana Schools Earn Top Gains Honors Through Focused Approach Built on Encouragement

Black History
Celebrating Black History Month at NHA® Schools

Reading
NHA Experts Provide Tips for Struggling Readers

Gratitude
Relationship Week Fosters Connection, Boosts Confidence at Ohio Schools

Community
Focus on January: Billionaire's Brunch, Bonding with Books, Math Confidence, and Alumni Giving Back

Health
NHA Teachers Encourage Kids to Keep Moving During Winter Months

Math
How Students Can Turn Math Anxiety into Math Confidence

Holidays
NHA Schools Celebrate Holiday Season

Student Engagement
New Cell Phone Policy Gets a Positive Reception from GR Prep Teachers, Students

Students Mark Veterans Day with Creative Projects and Events

Safety
Safety is a Superpower: NHA Schools Celebrate Safe Schools Week

Safety
Protect Your Safety Online, Say NHA IT Experts

Employee Spotlight
Excel Charter Academy Original Retires After Decades with NHA

Technology
Battling the Lure of Technology: How to Prepare Children for School Success

Technology
Excel-erate Coding Course Setting Up Scholars for Future Success

Awards
Two National Heritage Academies Schools Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools

Making New Friends This Fall

Excellence Awards
Focus on July: The Annual Eagle Awards, An Excellent Teacher, Nurturing Summer Writers, and A Popcorn Family

Starting Kindergarten
Countdown to Kindergarten: Building Confidence and Math Readiness

Parent Tips
NHA Educators: Study Habits Improve with Parental Involvement

Graduation
Focus on June: Excellent Teachers, Beta Competitions, Students Giving Back, and Graduation Journeys

Summer Learning
Ten Ways to Nurture Young Writers During the Summer

Summer Learning
Three Ways Summer Learning Benefits Scholars

Sports
South Canton Educator Engaging NHA Scholars, Community Through Basketball

School Culture
Focus on April: Pair of Spellers Going to Washington, Connecting with Brooklyn Charter Schools, Becoming Principal for a Day, and Embracing HER at Pembroke

News
2 NHA Students Headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee

Celebration
Focus on March: A Look Back on Black History Month, Empowering Young Ladies of Detroit, A Dean of Excellence, and a Chilly Fundraiser

Reading
NHA Schools Celebrate Reading Month

Community
Focus on January: A Courageous Battle, Academic Achievements, Musical Partnerships, and Setting the Social Scene for Chess

Black History
NHA Schools Celebrate Black History Month

Careers
National Heritage Academies Partner-schools Emphasize Being ‘College- and Career-ready’

Celebration
Celebrating School Board Appreciation Month

Focus on December: A New School, Boosting Attendance, Exceptional Students, and Safety Leadership

Holidays
NHA Schools Celebrate Holiday Season in Style

Academic Excellence
U.S. News & World Report: National Heritage Academies Has Top 10 Best Charter Middle Schools in Michigan

Holidays
Thanksgiving Holiday Pairs Well with Monthly Moral Focus Virtue for NHA Schools

Holidays
Spooktacular Halloween and Fall Fun

Teacher Tips
5 Simple Self-Care Habits for Educators

Employee Spotlight
McCormick Turns Loss of Smell into Children’s Book

Safety
We Are Safety Smart: NHA Schools Celebrate Safe Schools Week

Moral Focus
Eldest Son of President Gerald Ford Discusses Moral Focus Virtues with NHA Students

New Teacher
Next Generation of Teaching Talent in Good Hands with Mentoring Program

Parent Tips
National Heritage Academies Leaders Weigh in on When to Seek Tutoring

Moral Focus
Constitution Day Focuses on Citizenship, Moral Focus at NHA Schools

New School
Mill Creek Academy Celebrates Grand Opening of New School with Ribbon Cutting

Lunch Ideas
Fueling Young Minds With Healthy Sack Lunches

Back to School
NHA Educators Help Students Curb Back-to-School Anxiety

Back to School
Educators Share 5 Things Parents Can Do to Kick-Start the School Year

Back to School
Routines Set Kids Up for Success

Back to School
Establishing Organizational Skills Helps Scholars Transition Back to School

Summer Learning
National Heritage Academies Partner-schools Put New Spin on Summer Learning

Awards
National Heritage Academies Soars with Eagle Awards

Academic Excellence
Stanford Study: National Heritage Academies Students Gain Months of Extra Learning Each Year

Celebration
End of School Year Brings Ceremonies and Celebrations For National Heritage Academies

CollegeBound Scholarship
Four Eighth-Graders Awarded $5,000 as Recipients of CollegeBound™ Scholarship

Extracurricular
Michigan Scholars Sprint Back to NHA Statewide Cross Country Meet

Excellence Awards
12 NHA Teachers Receive Honors During Celebrations of Excellence

College
College Decision Day Completes Years-long Process for NHA Students

Reading
National Heritage Academies Students Set Records, One Book at a Time

Moral Focus
Earth Day Activities Empower NHA Students to Help Less Fortunate, Get Creative

Employee Spotlight
NHA School Shows Award-winning Commitment to Latino Community

Awards
Math Teacher Helps Students Recover as NHA Campus Becomes a ‘Comeback Campus’

Employee Spotlight
Former NHA Teacher Inspires Future Artists Through his Journey to the U.S.

Moral Focus
Focus on November: Safety, Sharing, and Life Lessons Featured in our Favorite Stories

College
Successful College Information Fairs Useful to NHA Scholars

Schools Give Politicians a Look at Charter School Experience

Professional Development
Teaching Teachers: Summer Learning Helps Educators Succeed in the Classroom

Employee Spotlight
Longtime NHA Educator Couldn’t Pass Up a Chance to Extend Her Impact as a DSQ

DSQ Spotlight
New DSQ Barajas Never Envisioned Being a Longtime Administrator, but is Extending her Reach

Ward Expands his Successful Reach to More NHA Schools as DSQ

DSQ Spotlight
From Teacher to Principal, School Leader is Thankful to be at NHA

Celebration
Eagle Awards Showcase Charter Schools’ Successes

Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Riverton Street Charter School Teacher Creates Lasting Bond with Her Students

Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Matthews Charter Academy Art Teacher Brightens Scholars’ Minds

Excellence Awards
National Heritage Academies Celebrates School Employees Through Excellence Awards

Mental Health
Mental Health Not a Taboo Topic at NHA Schools

Celebration
Teacher Appreciation: Celebrating Educators in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio

Making a Difference: Past CollegeBound™ Scholarship Winners from Greensboro, South Arbor

6th - 8th Grade
Two NHA Students Win Their Regional Spelling Bee, Going to Nationals

NHA Schools Get Creative for March is Reading Month Activities

Diversity
Black History Month Offers Opportunities for Learning and Expression at NHA Schools

Awards
NHA Schools Recognized as 2021 Denver’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®

Teacher Spotlight
NHA Teacher Jessica Kennedy Wins Educator of Excellence Award

Community
Walker, Cross Creek Charter Academies Tackle Sudan Water Needs, Learn Valuable Lessons

Parent Tips
Tips for Effectively Partnering with Your Child's Teacher

Science
Employee Spotlight: Spread Your Wings and Fly (Like a Butterfly)

Nutrition
A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Nutrition

Moral Focus
Finding the Good: Students Caught Being Kind

Creativity Abounds with Safe Schools Week

Health
Physical Activity Benefits for Students Create Life-long Habits

Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Staying Calm – One Willow Dean’s Philosophy on Safety

Student Engagement
Employee Spotlight: One Mountain View Educator's Passion for Student Empowerment

Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Windemere Park Educator with a Non-Traditional Classroom on The Teachers’ Lounge

Teacher Tips
Employee Spotlight: Talent Acquisition Consultant

Teacher Spotlight
NHA Educator with a Type B Personality Celebrates Uniqueness on The Teachers’ Lounge

Reading
Summer Reading Success: 84,000 Digital Books Checked Out by National Heritage Academies Students

Leadership
NHA’s North Carolina Schools Gather for Team Building and Planning Day

Teacher Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Detroit Merit Teacher’s Passion for Mental Health on The Teachers’ Lounge

Teacher Spotlight
Amanda Hall on The Teachers' Lounge

Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Financial Services and Digital Marketing Intern Edition

Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Partner Services Intern Edition

High School
National Heritage Academies Celebrates 2021 High School Graduates

Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Curriculum and Instruction Intern Edition

High School
Grand River Prep Student is First Student to Graduate Through Early College Program

New School
Michigan Charter School Network Fills a Need with Fully Virtual School

Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Talent Acquisition Consultant Intern Edition

Employee Spotlight
Enhancing Educational Excellence: The Mission of One School Leader

Celebration
Four Eighth-Grade Students Awarded $5,000 College Scholarships in Surprise Celebrations

Employee Spotlight
NHA Employee Takes Life in Stride

Leadership
How One School Leader Comes Alongside Teachers to Promote Efficacy

Teacher Tips
Breaking the Stigma of Children and Mental Illness During Mental Health Awareness Month

Awards
National Heritage Academies Educator Named 2021 MI Charter Teacher of the Year

Awards
Two NHA Teachers Recognized as 2021 Betty Van Andel Teachers of Excellence

Celebration
NHA Schools Honor Educators for Teacher Appreciation Week

Community
What Matters Most in Piloting Urban Education Instruction

Leadership
How One Flint School Leader Uses Humble Beginnings to Propel Her Leadership

Awards
National Heritage Academies Receives Two Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® Accolades

Teacher Spotlight
Service-minded Educator Inspires Vanguard Charter Academy Students to Give Back

Reading
Apex Second Grader Publishes Children’s Book Sharing Her Experience Living with Hearing Aids

Safety
National Heritage Academies Hosts Week-long Celebration for Safe Schools Week

Employee Spotlight
NHA Educator Cultivates Excitement by Connecting Life and Learning

Math
National Heritage Academies Schools Tackle Math Anxiety by Offering Students Problem-based Curriculum

Science
Brooklyn Charter School Sparks Science Enthusiasm with Advanced Courses and Community Partnerships

Employee Spotlight
Three Generations Experience National Heritage Academies Education

Employee Spotlight
NHA Educator’s Passion for Teaching Reading Reaches Students of All Ages

Diversity
Detroit Enterprise Moves for Change Through DEI Task Force

Teacher Spotlight
NHA Educator Believes Everyone is a Math Person

Community
North Dayton School of Discovery Celebrates Educational Options in Recognition of National School Choice Week

Leadership
NHA Teachers: The Inspiration Behind the Work of this School Leader

Teacher Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Sibling Educators Make a Difference at Willow Charter Academy

Nutrition
National Heritage Academies Combats Food Insecurity with Meal Delivery Program

Leadership
NHA Leader’s Passion for Inspiring People Drives His Continuous Commitment to Successfully Lead Urban Schools

Student Spotlight
Michigan Second Grade Charter School Student Publishes Children's Book Reflecting on Experience Learning Amid COVID-19

Teacher Spotlight
The Endeavor Charter Academy Student Who Came Back to Make A Difference

STEM
Grand River Academy Launches Program to Inspire Students’ Life-long Passion for STEM Education

Teacher Spotlight
NHA Teacher Uses Virtual Lockers to Connect with Students

Leadership
Answering the Call to Serve: One Leader Shares What Keeps Him Motivated

Classroom Culture
National Public Charter School Network Offers Tips to Minimize Bullying in Remote Learning Spaces

Employee Spotlight
Prioritizing People: NHA Schools Recognized as a Metro Detroit Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®

Employee Spotlight
Safety and Health Specialist Goes Above and Beyond for Schools

Dismantling Stereotypes of Urban Education Ignites the Passionate Work of This Detroit School Leader

Back to School
Special Education Expert Offers Tips to Reduce Student Anxiety as Kids Return to School Amid COVID-19

Employee Spotlight
Behind the Scenes of Efficiency at National Heritage Academies

Employee Spotlight
A Passion for Fairness Motivates Special Education Supervisor at NHA

Employee Spotlight
National Heritage Academies’ Secret Ingredient to Successful Parental Partnerships

Back to School
How One Award-Winning School is Successfully Navigating Remote Learning Space

Employee Spotlight
IT Business Systems Analyst Supports NHA Teachers

Leadership
Authenticity and Compassion Moves One Michigan School Leader to Lead Others to Flourish

Employee Spotlight
Senior Business Partner Supports Leaders

Awards
Eleven Educators Across the United States Honored with Excellence in Teaching Award

Leadership
Believing in Others Makes All the Difference for This School Leader

Alumni
Metro Charter Academy Alumni to Attend Prestigious Medical Program Honored as First Black Salutatorian

Community
Ohio Admissions Representative Continues Community Involvement During Pandemic

Celebration
Four NHA Eighth-Grade Students Awarded $5,000 CollegeBound Scholarships in Surprise Celebrations

Community
NHA Reaches One Million Meals Served Throughout Coronavirus Pandemic

Press Release
National Heritage Academies School Leader Discusses Trauma in Education in Light of Mental Health Awareness Month

Leadership
Shared Life Experiences Motivate this School Leader to Coach and Inspire Her Staff

Celebration
Not All Heroes Wear Capes, They Teach: National Heritage Academies Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Press Release
Atlanta Art Teacher Engages Students’ Creativity by Hosting Interactive Remote Learning Sessions

Technology
Eagle Crest, Oakside, and Taylor Prep Staff Connect with Students Through Videos

Press Release
Pinnacle Academy Principal Drives Academic Success with Remote Learning

Leadership
Serving others is fuel for this school leader

Moral Focus
During Times of Uncertainty NHA Demonstrates Moral Focus Virtues

Awards
NHA Teacher Named a Finalist for Regional Accolade Honoring Charter School Educators

NHA Schools Distribute Over 200,000 Meals to Communities

Teacher Spotlight
NHA Kindergarten Class Learns the “Why”

Awards
Peak Charter Academy Receives National Accolade: 2020 Model School

Parent Tips
New and Improved NHA Blog

Student Spotlight
Young Paragon Charter Academy Student Publishes First Book

Diversity
Black History Month is Brought to Life through Educational Innovation

Leadership
For one school leader, athletics and education go hand-in-hand

Awards
National Heritage Academies Recognized for Progressive Human Resource Practices

Classroom Culture
This NHA Kindergarten Class is Engaged and Ready to Learn

Community
Atlanta Students Are Seeing Clearly Following a Partnership with Pearle Vision and OneSight

Student Spotlight
The Art of Expression: N.C. Middle-schoolers’ Photography on Display at ‘The Met’

Classroom Culture
Second Grade Leads the Way at Knapp Charter Academy

Teacher Spotlight
Fifth-Grade Math at Advantage is Lit

Awards
Apex-area Charter School Honored with Two Back-to-Back Maggy Awards

Teacher Tips
NHA Teacher Uses Good News and Competitions to Engage Students

Teacher Spotlight
Detroit Enterprise Academy Teacher Brings “The Outsiders” to Life

Technology
Holland Students Practice Tech Skills During ‘Hour of Code’

Classroom Culture
Cross Creek Charter Academy Teacher Encourages Collaboration

Classroom Culture
Summerfield Charter Academy Teacher Makes Fun a Priority

STEM
Detroit Enterprise Academy Partners with the FCA Foundation and Cranbrook Institute of Science to Give Students Hands-on STEM Learning Experiences

Awards
West Michigan Students Celebrate 2019 National Blue Ribbon School Designation During Assembly

Student Life
Cincinnati Students Learn the Impact of Sustainability and Recycling through Green Team

Community
Timberland Charter Academy Partners with Grand Valley State University for Male Mentorship Program

Holidays
Colorado Students Honored America’s Veterans During Special Veterans Day Assembly

Awards
National Heritage Academies Employee Inducted into US Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame

Awards
South Arbor Charter Academy Celebrates 20 Years Serving Community

Safety
National Heritage Academies Schools Celebrate Safe Schools Week

Student Spotlight
Canton Charter Academy Student Finalist in National Science Competition

Safety
National Heritage Academies Employees Celebrate Safe Office Week During America’s Safe Schools Week

Teacher Spotlight
NHA Teacher Creates Sensory Paths

Safety
Southside Academy Charter School Partnered with Rachel’s Challenge for Bullying Prevention

Teacher Spotlight
NHA Teacher Takes Students Under the Sea

Awards
NHA School Receives $5,000 Donation from FastMed Urgent Care in Give Back to School Sweepstakes

Teacher Spotlight
Paragon’s Award-Winning Middle School Teacher Puts A Spin on Book Reports

Awards
Eagle Crest Charter Academy Named a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School

New School
New Charter School in Redford Celebrates Opening with Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Teacher Spotlight
Atlanta Heights Charter School Teacher Nominated for 2019-20 National LifeChanger of the Year Award

Student Spotlight
Atlanta Heights Charter School Board Awards Deserving Student the 2019 AHCS Trailblazer Scholarship

Awards
Eagle Awards 2019: National Heritage Academies Celebrates and Recognizes Staff

Awards
Four Eighth-Grade Students Awarded $5,000 College Scholarships in Surprise Ceremonies

STEM
Southside Academy Charter School Students to Compete in STEM-Focused Rocketry Challenge

STEM
All-Female Robotics Team Places Fourth in International Coding and Robotics Competition

Community
Louisiana Students March in St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Awards
Eleven Teachers Across the United States Honored with Excellence in Teaching Award

Awards
Plymouth-Canton Middle School Students Awarded First Place in Annual Website Design Competition

STEM
Southside Academy Students to Compete in STEM-Focused Robotics Challenge

Family Activities
Celebrating Terrific Teachers!

Leadership
National Heritage Academies Names New CEO

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