California Virtual Academies Blog

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K12 Innovation challenge

CAVA Students Named Finalists in the 2026 K12 Innovation...

Big ideas are making a big impact, and California Virtual Academies (CAVA) students are leading the […]

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K12 Writing competition winners

CAVA Students Shine in the 2025 K12 Writing Competition

At California Virtual Academies, creativity is part of everyday learning—and this year, our students took it […]

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Inspiring Stories: How CAVA Students and Families Motivate...

Every day at California Virtual Academies brings a new reminder of why education matters. For CAVA […]

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What Online School Looks Like: A Student Day in the Life...

See how and why online school works for Selena in this Student Advisory Council blog series. […]

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Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Lisa Ball Brings Connection and...

California Virtual Academies (CAVA) fifth-grade teacher Mrs. Lisa Ball creates an online classroom where learning feels personal, engaging, and […]

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CAVA Students Shine in the 2026 K12 Talent Showdown

Big talent. Big stage. Big moment! We’re thrilled to celebrate our incredible student finalists who are […]

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Norah’s Journey: From Virtual Classroom to Global Competition 

For 10-year-old Norah, learning goes far beyond the classroom. As a student at California Virtual Academies […]

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What Online School Looks Like: A Student Day in the Life...

See how and why online school works for Noah in this Student Advisory Council blog series. […]

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Rewriting the Math Story: How a CAVA Teacher Is Helping...

Math anxiety is real, but it doesn’t have to be permanent. At California Virtual Academies (CAVA), Algebra I teacher Jeanette […]

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