July 14, 2019
GLLA graduate Crystal James balanced a busy performance art schedule with the flexibility of online school! Crystal and Superintendent Heather Ballien discuss the online school program on Lansing City Pulse (segment starts at 20:00)
Great Lakes Learning Academy News
July 12, 2019
GLLA Superintendent Heather Ballien joins WGVUto discuss National Summer Learning Week and ways families can continue learning throughout the summer break
July 11, 2019
GLLA alumna Madison Massara and student Luca Massara chat with WGVUabout balancing schoolwork and aspiring ballet careers! The siblings are headed to an international master class this summer
May 30, 2019
GLLA senior Matthias Feldpausch has been busy his last semester of high school, developing his own video game! Learn more about his independent elective in the Ionia Sentinel-Standard
April 17, 2019
GLLA student Faith Clark shares her experience with online school and her success with the Midland Flames basketball team in this Record & Clarionprofile
March 14, 2019
GLLA student Vindhya Raman uses the flexibility of online school to balance schoolwork and a competitive tennis schedule! Hear more from Vindhya and her father on WDIV
January 14, 2019
GLLA alum Jeffrey Crouch isn’t letting life’s obstacles stop him from pursuing a career helping others! Jeff discusses his journey as a blind man and his goals for the future in this ABC12 interview
November 24, 2018
GLLA student Christina Feldpausch is using the flexibility of virtual school to volunteer in her community! The teen discusses her involvement in the ‘giving thanks’ service project and her experience with virtual school in this Sentinel-Standard article
October 26, 2018
GLLA Superintendent Heather Ballien discusses the benefits of virtual school, reasons why students may enroll, and how graduates are prepared for opportunities in a digital world. Learn more in the Michigan Business Beat
August 31, 2018
GLLA student Rosalee Jacobus is able to travel extensively, thanks to the flexibility of online school! Hear from mom Denell and Superintendent Heather Ballien. Learn more on WWTV
August 16, 2018
GLLA student Angel Chapman and mom Shannon share her daughter’s experience with bullying and how the online school is now helping her thrive. Learn more in the Oxford Leader
June 21, 2018
GLLA graduates over 100 students, with over $10 million in scholarships among them. Learn more in the Grand Blanc View
May 2, 2018
GLLA former student Nic Azarovitz wins Apex Learning Virtual School Academic Achievement Award. Learn more in the Tribune-Democrat
March 8, 2018
MICA and GLLA now enrolling students for the upcoming 2018-19 academic year. Learn more in the Michigan Chronicle
December 14, 2017
GLLA Principal Heather Ballien discusses online school flexibility and the no need for ‘snow days’ from schoolwork on WILS
November 30, 2017
GLLA teacher Michelle Finton expresses her thanks for online school in the Grand Blanc View
October 29, 2017
GLLA Principal Heather Ballien discusses proper online etiquette and tips for parents to address this issue with their children. Learn more on WZZM
October 16, 2017
GLLA Principal Heather Ballien discusses good online etiquette and tips for students as they head online. Learn more on WXMI
September 1, 2017
GLLA student Naomi Cain and teacher Leigha Faith discuss benefits of online school and the personalized learning environment on WILX
August 23, 2017
Michigan parents give online school GLLA high marks. Hear more from GLLA parents in the PR Newswire
August 3, 2017
GLLA Principal Heather Ballien and students enjoy a legoland adventure field trip. Learn more in the WILX
June 7, 2017
GLLA Principal Heather Ballien discusses the many reasons why families may switch to online school in The Detroit News
May 23, 2017
GLLA celebrates the Class of 2017. Learn more in PR Web
April 12, 2017
MICA Principal Bryan Klochack and GLLA Principal Heather Ballien comment on a recent virtual schools’ market report. Learn more in WZZM
February 24, 2017
GLLA Principal Heather Ballien comments on Governor Snyder’s proposed cyber school cuts. Learn more in the Capitol News Service
February 15, 2017
GLLA Principal Heather Ballien discusses schooling options in this Detroit News op-ed: “A new approach to school absenteeism”
February 8, 2017
GLLA Learning Coach Sandy Smith discusses her family’s experience with online school and how is has helped her daughter thrive. Learn more in the MI Capitol Confidential
December 12, 2016
GLLA student Tucker Mashue and his father Dennis share an update in The Midland Daily News from their cross-country road trip
December 8, 2016
GLLA student Jana Stiffler heads to the Junior Olympics to compete in track. Learn more about Jana on WOOD TV
August 25, 2016
GLLA Principal Heather Ballien sits down with CW Detroit to explain the online school model, benefits of attending middle school online, and flexible pacing options available to students
August 17, 2016
GLLA Principal Heather Ballien discusses frequent opportunities for parent engagement on WZZM13
August 16, 2016
GLLA Principal Heather Ballien speaks with Fox 17 on the growing number of students enrolling in online school
August 4, 2016
GLLA Principal Heather Ballien discusses how the online school can individualize education during an interview with Fox 17
July 14, 2016
GLLA Learning Coach Sandy Smith shares her family’s virtual school success story during a trip to visit lawmakers in Washington DC, reports org
June 28, 2016
GLLA graduate Jeffrey Crouch featured in piece, “Online school: Taking the road less traveled to academic success”
June 9, 2016
GLLA recent graduate Hanuman Durina has great ambitions for life after high school! The civil air patrol member discusses his positive experience with online school and his plans for a future in politics on Hometown Life
May 23, 2016
In this WGVU interview, GLLA Principal Heather Ballien discusses how the online school is individualizing education for students and announces the school’s expansion to serve grades 6-8
April 25, 2016
GLLA student Tucker Mashue and his father Dennis are off on a trip of a lifetime, crossing the country to visit National Parks and discuss their business with potential partners! Dennis discusses the trip and the importance of work training opportunities for people with disabilities in the Midland Daily News
January 13, 2016
GLLA student Tucker Mashue is thriving in the online high school environment! In this Midland Daily News feature piece, Principal Heather Ballien discusses the benefits of online education for autistic students, and Tucker and his father Dennis describe their growing microbusiness, “Tuck’s Tooques”
