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These Students Said Their Teachers Didn’t Care. With a Different Educational Approach, They Feel Like They Belong.

January 22, 2025

For students like Sophie and Sal, traditional school wasn’t the right fit—but DCA Connect, part of […]

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Fitchburg Teen Competes in National Cook off Competition

August 11, 2024

Thirteen-year-old Andy from Fitchburg, Wisconsin, recently showcased his love for cooking at the National K12 Cook-off […]

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Middle school students to hit the stage in BDACT production of ‘Grease’

August 9, 2024

Students from seven area middle schools, including Wisconsin Virtual Academy, have been working together this summer and will hit the stage at the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre production of “Grease.”

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Wisconsin Virtual Academy Earns Accreditation From Cognia

April 30, 2024

Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA), a virtual tuition-free public school serving students across the state, announced today that its programs have earned accreditation from Cognia, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts and education service providers.

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Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin, Insight School of Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Virtual Academy Students Don Their Caps and Gowns!

February 14, 2024

Students from Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin, Insight School of Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Virtual Academy were celebrated for their significant achievement of graduating! As virtual students, they have limited opportunities to see one another. However, this graduation was a special occasion where they could spend time together, with some meeting in person for the first time.

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Three Wisconsin Virtual Schools Celebrate the Class of 2023 with an In-Person Commencement

June 5, 2023

The students of Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin (DCAWI), Insight School of Wisconsin (ISWI), and Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA)— online public schools serving students grades 9-12 throughout the state —will soon move forward to begin the rest of their lives. DCAWI will celebrate its graduates in person with a commencement ceremony on June 7at 1 PM. WIVA and ISWI will be holding a joint celebration on June 7 at 6PM. There will be a livestream of the graduation for guests who are unable to join the celebration in person.

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Young organist to perform in Beloit Sunday

February 14, 2023

David Devine, a talented young organist, will perform in the next Musica Maxima presentation set for 3 p.m. Sunday at First Congregational Church, 801 Bushnell St.

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