In late May, the Austin Public Schools District released its latest numbers reflecting graduates from its Austin Online Academy (AOA).

In just three short years the number of graduates has expanded from under 10 the first year, 2022-23, to 52 this year reflecting a growing popularity of the alternative learning style the AOA offers.

Even though comparing the first and third year is akin to comparing the proverbial apples to oranges, it nevertheless speaks to what the AOA can do for students not wanting a traditional education template.

“I think year one was just a lot of learning of who a successful student is,” said AOA and Alternative Learning Center Principal Jessica Cabeen. “Based on that knowledge and obviously the dedicated, seasoned teachers we have in that program, it’s really i

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