Edgardo, a Texas student who emigrated from Mexico, fears he won’t make it to college and will have to survive on minimum-wage jobs. Ashayla, a Miami high schooler, doesn’t feel safe when cops with dogs and Tasers patrol the classrooms searching around student bags. DeAndre, a Washington, D.C, student, doesn’t... Read More »
Study Explores How Phoenix Academies Transform Potential High School Dropouts into College Graduates Network combines second chances and individualized support with academic rigor BOSTON – A network of three Massachusetts public schools is using “relentless support” to help at-risk students not only graduate from high school, but also succeed in college,... Read More »
In Chelsea, Phoenix works with district to serve at-risk kids In the run-up to a November ballot initiative that would allow more charter schools to open in Massachusetts, charter and traditional public schools have been cast in an adversarial relationship. But that isn’t always the case. The Phoenix Academies Network... Read More »
Lawrence, MA - Ambar Alcantara, Germarie Garcia and Janesa Rapaglia- Santos are not traditional students, but received their high school diplomas after earning a second chance at the Phoenix Academy. Garcia did not know enough English when he moved from Puerto Rico to Lawrence; Alcántara and Rapaglia-Santos, both young mothers had to... Read More »
CHELSEA (CBS) – It’s a special high school graduation for two young women who never thought they’d make that triumphant walk to accept a diploma. The accomplishment is thanks to their extremely hard work, and a special school that not only cares for them, but for their children as well. Twenty-one... Read More »
HAVERHILL -- The 11 graduates of Phoenix Academy Lawrence Class of 2016 walked across the stage at Northern Essex Community College's Haverhill campus Thursday afternoon. Phoenix Academy is an alternative high school option within the district that accepts students who struggled in a traditional school system. Phoenix serves a diverse student... Read More »
LAWRENCE – A third of young women who drop out of high school cite pregnancy or parenting as a key reason. Janesa Rosamaria Rapaglia-Santos of Lawrence wasn't going to let that happen to her. On June 9, she will don a cap and gown with her two young sons by... Read More »