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January 8, 2026
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Celebrates Major Accomplishments in 2025
Just a year after opening the Florida Scholars Academy (FSA), the state’s first unified education system for students in DJJ residential facilities, 226 students earned their high school diplomas.
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December 18, 2025
Florida Virtual School Marks Milestone Year with Top Rankings and New Programs
Florida Virtual School set new benchmarks in online education in 2025, earning statewide recognition for academic excellence, staff leadership, and groundbreaking innovations that continue to shape the future of virtual learning. From record graduation rates to groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) learning programs, FLVS continues to redefine what’s possible in online education.
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December 5, 2025
Florida Virtual School Educator Named First Female Commander of Marianna VFW Post
FLVS congratulates Jenel D’Alessandro, a science instructor for Florida Virtual Middle School, on becoming the first female commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12046 in Marianna, Florida.
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December 2, 2025
New Survey Finds 86% of U.S. Families Plan to Continue Homeschooling
Survey findings revealed that homeschooling remains a top choice for 86% of families across the U.S., with 49% of parents planning to continue indefinitely, and 37% planning to homeschool for the foreseeable future, but may reassess as circumstances change.
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November 11, 2025
FLVS Named Purple Star School of Distinction for Outstanding Support of Military Families
Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools (FLVS Full Time) has been named a Purple Star School of Distinction in recognition of its strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.
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November 4, 2025
Enrollment Now Open for Second Semester
Enrollment is now open for the second semester at Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools (FLVS Full Time). Florida families with students in grades Kindergarten through 12 can apply between Nov. 3-19. Due to the limited enrollment window, early applications are strongly encouraged.
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October 22, 2025
President and CEO Named Top Leader in State
FLVS and FlexPoint CEO Dr. Louis Algaze named to Florida Trend 500, honoring Florida’s top leaders driving innovation, impact, and business growth.
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September 29, 2025
Florida Scholars Academy Names Outstanding Teacher, Principal, and Staff Member
Florida Scholars Academy, the unified school district serving students in Florida Department of Juvenile Justice residential programs and operated by Florida Virtual School, has named its 2027 Teacher, Principal, and School‑Related Employee of the Year.
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September 26, 2025
FLVS Names Outstanding Team Members of the Year
In its annual recognition of outstanding staff, Florida Virtual School has named its 2027 Teacher of the Year and 2026 Principal, Assistant Principal, and School‑Related Employee of the Year. This year’s honorees are: Teacher of the Year: Michaele Ann Elliott Principal of the Year: Suzanna Pacheco Assistant Principal of the Year: Kaleigh McCoy School-Related Employee of the Year: Michael Jata
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September 3, 2025
FLVS Students Excel in ‘AI in Math’ Enrichment Program
More than 80 Algebra 1 FLVS students in sixth-11th-grade completed the first-ever “AI in Math” enrichment program, developed in partnership with the University of Florida and the Concord Consortium in June 2025. The pilot cohort showed measurable gains in AI literacy, math motivation, and confidence.
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August 22, 2025
FLVS Wins Top Workplace Honor for Second Year
Florida Virtual School has been awarded first place in the Orlando Business Journal 2025 Best Places to Work in Central Florida, in the giant category, for organizations with over 500 employees, for the second year in a row, recognizing its exceptional commitment to fostering a positive, innovative, and high-performing workplace culture.
Read more: FLVS Wins Top Workplace Honor for Second Year
August 1, 2025
Orange County Virtual School Honored as the FLVS 2025 Franchise of the Year
Orange County Virtual School (OCVS) has been named the Florida Virtual School 2025 Franchise of the Year, recognizing the school's excellence in delivering K-12 online education through FLVS platforms and curriculum.
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