Diploma Hat Toss

Graduation Denied: How Issuing Your Own Homeschool High School Diploma Can Help Your Child Stay on Track

The traditional high school experience may not be for everyone. Some students may struggle to keep pace, while others may face unique challenges that make on-time graduation challenging. Reasons can range from personal or familial circumstances and learning disabilities, to simply needing a more flexible schedule. Whatever the reason, if your child is struggling to graduate on time, they are not alone. In the 2019-2020 school year, 14% of US students did not graduate high school on time. In the state of Georgia, there were even more high schoolers (16%) that did not meet the traditional timeline. Not graduating on time can present many challenges for...

Barista Source Academy Project

Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation Announces New Workforce Development Partnership March 22, 2023 – The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation announces a formal entrance into a strategic workforce development partnership with Barista Source, LLC, to form Barista Source Academy. The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation operates Tiers Free Academy Homeschool Cooperative, Georgia’s largest homeschool cooperative. The cooperative provides an alternative pathway to a high school diploma for youth and adults in rural Georgia communities. Since 2015, Tiers Free Academy Homeschool Cooperative has worked with parents and guardians to award over 500 high school diplomas to deserving students. The lack of a high school diploma is the first hurdle that many job seekers in rural communities encounter...