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225 Students Graduate from The Florida Scholars Academy in its First Year

226 Students Graduate from Florida Scholars Academy During Inaugural Year

Just one year after opening Florida Scholars Academy (FSA), which is operated by FLVS, 226 teens have earned their high school diplomas.

Florida Scholars Academy Names Cody Tempest 2026 Teacher of the Year

Cody Tempest has been named the 2026 Teacher of the Year for Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) for his dedication and passion for helping at-risk youth. The FSA, which is operated by Florida Virtual School, serves students in the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice’s (DJJ) residential commitment program.

FSA Celebrates the Launch of the New Unified Education System

On July 1, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and FLVS announced that FSA, the new unified education system for DJJ students, is operational across Florida. The partnership will now provide in-person instruction for students within all 38 DJJ residential commitment programs.

Teacher at Florida Scholars Academy teaches middle school student at a desk

Florida Virtual School to Hire 190 Florida Educators for Florida Scholars Academy

Florida Virtual School is now hiring for more than 190 new positions across the state. These 190 jobs, which include teachers, instructional leaders, paraprofessionals, school counselors, and school registrars, will support the Florida Scholars Academy.

Florida Virtual School Named the Operating Education Service Provider of Florida Scholars Academy

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) announced the selection of the Florida Virtual School as the operating education service provider for the Florida Scholars Academy (FSA), a new and unified education system providing in-person instruction for students committed to a DJJ residential program.