Acellus Academy Blog
By Roger Billings
Overcoming Learning Disabilities to Graduate from Online High School with Honors
Learning can be hard work for anyone, but for students with learning disabilities like dyslexia, it often feels like an uphill battle. Words and numbers can flip, focus can slip away, and reading-heavy material can become exhausting. Maya Cavazos has had her fair...
From AP Courses to NASA Innovation: Anastasia’s Aerospace Journey
What if one decision in high school could dramatically increase your chances of acceptance at 85% of universities—and set you up for groundbreaking work at NASA? It is not a secret admissions hack. It’s simply taking honors and AP-level courses. These rigorous...
Acellus Conspiracy Theories Course Premiering at Acellus World
Acellus Academy is pleased to introduce the new Conspiracy Theories course, premiering live with Dr. Todd Edmond at Acellus World, May 23–24, 2026, in the new Acellus Conference Center.What Mysteries Does the Course Explore? Students step into history’s greatest...
11-Year-Old Acellus Academy Student Catches Attention of Film Festivals
At just 11 years old, Kelcie Russell achieved something many adult filmmakers only dream about. She independently wrote, illustrated, animated, directed, and voiced her short film Oaklyn’s Friends, transforming a personal creative project into an award-winning...
Tips to Aquire and Retain Knowledge Long Term
With the right strategies, online learning can provide students with exceptional opportunities to enhance long-term retention by allowing them to tailor their study pace and establish consistent daily routines that improve how they acquire and retain knowledge over...
Dr. Roger Billings Named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the NSHSS
Dr. Roger Billings, founder and educator at Acellus Academy in Kansas City, MO, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). A role model to pupils, Roger was nominated by a student for...
Tips to Develop Successful Study Habits
Acellus Gold is designed to support academic growth by offering personalized tools that help students master new concepts. To help your student build strong study habits with Acellus Gold, consider these helpful tips:Tap into Lesson Resources for Deeper Understanding...
Tips to Keep Students Engaged in Learning with Acellus Gold
Keeping students focused on learning can be a challenge—especially in a homeschool setting. Success often comes down to finding the right mix of structure, motivation, and supportive tools. At Acellus Academy, we’ve built Acellus Gold with features designed to keep...
Supporting Your Student-Athlete in Online High School
Supporting your student-athlete as they navigate their online high school experience is crucial for their future, including acceptance into college, the opportunity to play college sports, and even the potential to go pro. In this article, we’ll explore tips and...
Science Live Broadcast Time Changed to 6:30pm CST
Science Live will return on Wednesday, January 8th with an earlier live broadcast time of 6:30pm (CST). For those unable to join live, a recorded copy of each episode will be posted following the live broadcast. In addition to tuning into the live stream, families are...
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