Over spring break, students and families from Cascade Virtual Academy came together for an unforgettable, real-world learning experience along the Oregon coast. Traveling from Seaside to Brookings, participants swapped screens for sea spray as they witnessed the annual gray whale migration firsthand. The adventure offered a unique opportunity to connect virtual learning with nature, creating lasting memories and sparking curiosity outside the classroom.
Nearly two dozen students from Colorado Preparatory Academy and Pikes Peak Online School participate in AMP Camp, a multi-day leadership retreat at Camp Shady Brook in the Colorado Rockies. The program, led by Jennie Marr, helps students develop leadership skills through activities like kayaking, rock climbing, and team-building exercises. AMP offers a supportive, student-centered environment, with students setting goals and planning community service projects. For many, it’s their first opportunity to meet classmates in person and strengthen their leadership and mentorship abilities.
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Tami Perez, Career-Technical Education Coordinator at Idaho Technical Career Academy, received the 2025 Honorary State FFA Degree—the Idaho FFA Association’s highest honor—for her contributions to agricultural education. Recognized at the state convention in Twin Falls, Perez was praised for her leadership, innovative teaching, and lasting impact on students and the state’s CTE programs. With a background in business education and project-based learning, Perez has helped shape ITCA’s hands-on, career-focused learning model for high school students across Idaho.