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When Ignite Learning Academy student Eliza Stewart walked the red carpet at the 2025 Detroit Writing Room Awards on December 8, she wasn't just attending as a guest. She was there as a double finalist—and one of the youngest competitors in the room.
Eliza submitted entries in two categories: Flash Fiction and Children's Book Manuscript. Both winning pieces will be published in this year's edition of Detroit Voices, an annual collection featuring talented writers from Metro Detroit.
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a parent. With thousands of educational options across Arizona, how do you know which one will give your child the best chance to succeed?
Ignite Learning Academy just received validation that helps answer that question. We've been ranked the #3 best private school in Arizona by Niche.com—not just among online schools, but among ALL private schools in the state. We're also the #1 online school in Arizona, ranking above both public and private virtual programs.
For five years running, ILA has been recognized as a Niche Best School, but this marks the first time we've achieved an overall state ranking of this caliber. This isn't just a number. It's third-party confirmation of what our families have been experiencing every day: exceptional education delivered with flexibility, personalization, and care.
We are proud to announce that Ignite Learning Academy’s Dr. Kelly Van Sande will be speaking at the 2024 Emerging School Models Conference at the Harvard Kennedy School on September 12-13.
Executive producers of the documentary-style show, Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid, recently discovered the incredible work that was being done at Ignite Learning Academy—especially the work within the FIRE program serving students with special needs. During their research, they found no other special education program in the United States quite like it. Intrigued by the remarkable academic progress and achievements of the students, they were eager to delve deeper into our unique approach. They were shocked to discover that a program like this existed, and even more surprised to learn about our gifted program and our lively school community! The producers also loved hearing all about the adventures of Bruno and where he had traveled all over the world!
Aarin has once again accomplished an incredible feat and beaten his own record set in 2022 when he was able to recite from memory Pi up to 250 digits. This year, Aarin was able to recite 314 digits.
Aarin was added to the Pi World Ranking List last year, and we expect his ranking to go up this year after his latest achievement.
Ignite Learning Academy Arizona students and staff enjoyed last week's wonderful trip to the Phoenix Zoo!
Some of our Arizona families and teachers enjoyed a field trip to the Arizona Desert Museum. The Raptor Flight show was a highlight!
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