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Sports
South Canton Educator Engaging NHA Scholars, Community Through Basketball
Giving Back
Focus on May: Raising Money for Heart Health, Former Zookeeper Teacher, a Natural Hair Care Event, and Students Learn Healthy Habits
Giving Back
25 NHA Schools Combine to Raise Over $93,000 for American Heart Association
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
Reading
NHA Schools Celebrate Reading Month
Spring Break
NHA Experts Reveal Keys to Learning on Spring Break – Balance Fun & Education
College
Focus on February: A First-hand Look at College, Celebrating School Culture, Award-winning STEAM Team, and Basketball Champions Looking for Another Title
Community
Focus on January: A Courageous Battle, Academic Achievements, Musical Partnerships, and Setting the Social Scene for Chess
Celebration
Celebrating School Board Appreciation Month
Employee Spotlight
Agent of Change Keeps Things in Sync on the Ice
Writing
Benefits of Journaling for Student Growth
Focus on December: A New School, Boosting Attendance, Exceptional Students, and Safety Leadership
Holidays
Thanksgiving Holiday Pairs Well with Monthly Moral Focus Virtue for NHA Schools
Classroom Culture
NHA Schools Using CHAMPS To Bolster Student Success
Professional Development
Feedback, Support Key to Helping Teachers Achieve Success
Holidays
Spooktacular Halloween and Fall Fun
Safety
We Are Safety Smart: NHA Schools Celebrate Safe Schools Week
Employee Spotlight
Lego Master, IT Manager is Always Building Something
Celebration
NHA Schools Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with History Lessons, Games, Food
Moral Focus
Eldest Son of President Gerald Ford Discusses Moral Focus Virtues with Walker Scholars
Moral Focus
Constitution Day Focuses on Citizenship, Moral Focus at NHA Schools
Awards
Two NHA Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon School Honor
Employee Spotlight
Bowen Relishes Behind-the-Scenes Role
New School
Mill Creek Academy Celebrates Grand Opening of New School with Ribbon Cutting
Back to School
Educators Share 5 Things Parents Can Do to Kick-Start the School Year
Back to School
Established Routines Help Teachers Keep Classrooms Running Smoothly
Back to School
Back to School Shopping on a Budget: Mom’s Tips to Stretch Your Dollar
Back to School
Sleep and Homework Routines Set Kids Up for Success
Awards
National Heritage Academies Soars with Eagle Awards
Moral Focus
Modeling Compassion Helps Students Learn and Apply What They See
Teacher Tips
NHA Preparing New Teachers for First Year in the Classroom
Academic Excellence
Stanford Study: National Heritage Academies Students Gain Months of Extra Learning Each Year
Extracurricular
Michigan Scholars Sprint Back to NHA Statewide Cross Country Meet
Summer Break
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Lost and Found
Moral Focus
‘Behave with Care’ Philosophy Helps Schools Finish the Year on a Positive Note
Excellence Awards
12 Teachers Receive Honors During Celebrations of Excellence
Moral Focus
Earth Day Activities Empower NHA Students to Help Less Fortunate, Get Creative
Black History
Black History Month Comes Alive with School Celebrations and Projects
Employee Spotlight
There’s No Comparison to Teaching at Age 80 at Canton Charter Academy
Employee Spotlight
Walton Shows Award-winning Commitment to Latino Community
Moral Focus
Focus on November: Safety, Sharing, and Life Lessons Featured in our Favorite Stories
Family
Focus on October: A Look Back on Favorite Stories Involving Fathers, Music, Teachers, and Red Carpet
Safety
Safe Schools Week: Safety Starts with Minds & Hearts – Focusing on a Holistic Approach
College
Successful College Information Fairs Useful to NHA Scholars
Employee Spotlight
Longtime NHA Educator Couldn’t Pass Up a Chance to Extend Her Impact as a DSQ
Community
Grandparents Day Is Honored by Students Across NHA Schools
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
CollegeBound Scholarship
Four Eighth-graders Awarded $5,000 College Scholarships, Get Jump Start on Paying for College
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Advantage Charter Academy Teacher Changes Students’ Perceptions of Math
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
Celebration
Teacher Appreciation: Celebrating Educators in Georgia, New York, and North Carolina
Celebration
Teacher Appreciation: Celebrating Educators in Colorado, Louisiana, and Wisconsin
Celebration
Teacher Appreciation: Celebrating Educators in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio
Making a Difference: Past CollegeBound™ Scholarship Winners from Greensboro, South Arbor
National Heritage Academies Students Learn Heart Health, Save Lives
Four NHA Schools Named the 2022 No Kid Hungry School Breakfast Heroes
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®
Community
Walker, Cross Creek Charter Academies Tackle Sudan Water Needs, Learn Valuable Lessons
Awards
U.S. News & World Report: National Heritage Academies Has Top 10 Best Charter Middle Schools in Michigan
Mental Health
Avert Holiday Anxiety and Depression with Self-Care
Parent Tips
Tips for Effectively Partnering with Your Child's Teacher
Recycling
Teach Your Kids to be Earth Conscious With These 10 Tips
National Recycling Day with David Padron
NHA Schools Recognized as 2021 Metro Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®
Creativity Abounds with Safe Schools Week
Student Engagement
Employee Spotlight: One Mountain View Educator's Passion for Student Empowerment
Safety
Employee Spotlight: Hurricane Ida and the Advantage Educator who Helped
Back to School
Back-to-School Celebrations & Activities
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Windemere Park Educator with a Non-Traditional Classroom on The Teachers’ Lounge
Leadership
One School Leader's Non-Traditional Pathway to Educational Leadership
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Atlanta Heights Dean Shares Passion for Meaningful Relationships on The Teachers’ Lounge
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
Data, Culture, and Urban Experience: The Roots of One School Leader
News
Virtual School is Here to Stay: A Kid's Guide to Online Learning
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Partner Services Intern Edition
High School
National Heritage Academies Celebrates 2021 High School Graduates
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: People Services Intern Edition
Awards
National Heritage Academies School Leader Named North Carolina Charter Co-Principal of the Year
New School
Michigan Charter School Network Fills a Need with Fully Virtual School
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Talent Acquisition Consultant Intern Edition
Teacher Spotlight
Windemere Park Educator Fosters Student Relationships
Timberland Educator Believes All Students Can Learn
Employee Spotlight
NHA Employee Takes Life in Stride
Leadership
How One School Leader Comes Alongside Teachers to Promote Efficacy
Moral Focus
National Heritage Academies Celebrates 26 Years of Making a Difference
Awards
Finding Joy: National Heritage Academies Celebrates 14 School Employees Through Excellence Awards
Awards
Two NHA Teachers Recognized as 2021 Betty Van Andel Teachers of Excellence
Celebration
NHA Schools Honor Educators for Teacher Appreciation Week
Giving Back
National Heritage Academies Marks One Million Meals Delivered
Awards
National Heritage Academies Teacher and Administrator Announced as Finalists for Annual Charter School Educator Awards
Awards
National Heritage Academies Receives Two Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® Accolades
Teacher Spotlight
Service-minded Educator Inspires Vanguard Students to Give Back
Employee Spotlight
Eagle Crest Teacher-Para Duo Make Reading a Reality
Employee Spotlight
Access, Equity, and Leadership Development: Key Components for One School Leader
Employee Spotlight
Wake Forest Educator Cultivates Excitement by Connecting Life and Learning
Math
National Heritage Academies Schools Tackle Math Anxiety by Offering Students Problem-based Curriculum
Employee Spotlight
Brooklyn Excelsior Educator Prioritizes Positive Relationship
Black History
Emerson Academy Students Celebrate Black History Month with Engaging Activities Throughout February
Employee Spotlight
Forsyth Educator’s Passion for Teaching Reading Reaches Students of All Ages
Diversity
Detroit Enterprise Moves for Change Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force
Student Spotlight
From India to the United States: No Distance Can Stop The Education of One North Carolina Student
Awards
Inspire Charter Academy Students Honored as Nominees for Louisiana Student of the Year Program
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
Awards
National Heritage Academies Named One of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®
Leadership
Then and Now: A Series of Events that Built This Resilient NHA School Leader
Student Spotlight
Michigan Second Grade Charter School Student Publishes Children's Book Reflecting on Experience Learning Amid COVID-19
Teacher Spotlight
The Endeavor Student Who Came Back to Make A Difference
Giving Back
NHA Headquarters Hosts Supply Drive to Support Students Learning at Home
Setting NHA Schools Up for Success Starts with Safety
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
IT Technical Support Service Technicians are Key to 1:1 Chromebooks
Employee Spotlight
A Passion for Helping People Drives One Business Partner Consultant at NHA
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
Special Guest
Jessica Minahan Joins NHA Educators to Offer Anxiety-Reducing Strategies for Students
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
Student Life
Buffalo-area Student Publishes Children’s Book Aimed at Encouraging Others
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
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 at South Canton
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 Pembroke 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
Vista Teacher Uses Good News and Competitions to Engage Students
Teacher Spotlight
Detroit Enterprise 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 Local 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
Matthews Charter Academy Teacher Creates Sensory Paths
Safety
Southside Academy Charter School Partnered with Rachel’s Challenge for Bullying Prevention
Teacher Spotlight
Knapp Charter Academy Teacher Takes Students Under the Sea
Awards
Greensboro Academy 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
Leadership
National Heritage Academies Hosts Week-long Professional Development Conference
Awards
Eagle Awards 2019: National Heritage Academies Celebrates and Recognizes Staff
Leadership
Westfield Academy Announces School Leaders
Awards
Four Eighth-Grade Students Awarded $5,000 College Scholarships in Surprise Ceremonies
Celebration
Celebrating National Charter Schools Week
Awards
National Heritage Academies Receives Best and Brightest Honors
Awards
Eleven Teachers Across the United States Honored with Excellence in Teaching Award
Teacher Tips
How to Inspire Courage in the Classroom
Awards
Peak Charter Academy Honored with Two Maggy Awards
Academic Excellence
Stanford Study Finds National Heritage Academies Students Gain Months of Extra Learning Each Year
Family Activities
Celebrating Terrific Teachers!
Leadership
