AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – SOAR Academy in Augusta is now an approved private school provider for the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program. Students who need help with their schooling can use a state scholarship to go to private schools like SOAR. This means the most venerable students can land a spot at SOAR no matter

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kenisha Skaggs. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kenisha below. Kenisha, appreciate you joining us today. One of the most important things small businesses can do, in our view, is to serve underserved communities that are ignored by giant corporations who often are

When Steve and Jenny Balbaugh’s daughter turned 5, they were hesitant to enroll her in the Fort Wayne, Indiana, schools. Ali was born with a rare brain defect that affects her learning and had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. “I didn’t want her to get lost,” Jenny said. But private options fell short. A

Kenisha Skaggs founded SOAR Academy (https://soaracademy.net) in Georgia in 2011 as a non-traditional private school that focuses on an individualized approach to learning. Approximately 85% of SOAR Academy’s students are neurodiverse or have special learning needs. Since its founding, SOAR Academy has reached more than 500 students and continues to have a long waitlist. ***

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