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Vanguard Gifted Academy Celebrates Student Artists and the Power of S.T.R.E.A.M.
Vanguard Gifted Academy Celebrates Student Artists and the Power of S.T.R.E.A.M.

Discover how Vanguard Gifted Academy students are blending visual arts with their S.T.R.E.A.M. community studies to compete in the national Junior Artists "Everyday Heroes" competition. Read more about how our gifted learners turn classroom exploration into creative impact.

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Art, Community News, EducationalAmy TrujilloVanguard Gifted AcademyVanguard Gifted Academy, gifted education, S.T.R.E.A.M., project-based learning, problem-based learning, Junior Artists magazine, student art competition, Everyday Heroes, community curriculum, gifted learners, twice-exceptional, Batavia IL, Fall Student Showcase, visual arts, acrylic markers, hands-on learning
We've Been Selected as a 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grantee!
We've Been Selected as a 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grantee!

Vanguard Gifted Academy is proud to be a 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grantee! Read how we used this grant to bring our Batavia neighborhood together with a new student-designed Little Free Library and ADA-accessible bench.

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Art, Educational, Community NewsAmy TrujilloVanguard Gifted AcademyAARP Community Challenge, Little Free Library, Vanguard Gifted Academy, Batavia IL, Fox Valley, community, intergenerational, ADA accessible, gifted education, twice exceptional, microschool, neighborhood, Heritage Woods, community grant
Redesigning Education: Vanguard Gifted Academy Named an “Influential Face of 2026”
Redesigning Education: Vanguard Gifted Academy Named an “Influential Face of 2026”

We are thrilled to share that Vanguard Gifted Academy is officially an "Influential Face of 2026"! This recognition is a profound validation of the foundation built by Elizabeth Blaetz and our continued dedication to dismantling the "assembly line" model of education to truly serve gifted children.

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Amy TrujilloVanguard Gifted AcademyVanguard Gifted Academy, gifted education, twice exceptional, 2e learners, personalized learning, innovative education, Batavia IL, Tri-Cities IL, Persona Tri-Cities, Influential Faces 2026, multi-age classrooms, STREAM education, gifted and talented, progressive education, Fox Valley schools, Elizabeth Blaetz, alternative education, student empowerment, educational leadership
Discover the Vanguard Difference: Join Us for Discovery Day!
Discover the Vanguard Difference: Join Us for Discovery Day!

At Vanguard Gifted Academy, we understand that gifted students don’t just learn faster—they learn differently. They need an environment that matches their pace, fuels their curiosity, and supports their unique social and emotional needs. Join us for our Discovery Day open house on Saturday, April 11th, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Experience our student-led "Vanguard Bucks" auction, explore our STREAM-focused projects, and meet the educators dedicated to helping gifted children find others like them. We have room for new students this fall and would love to show you why this is the best place for your child to grow.

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Educational, School NewsAmy TrujilloVanguard Gifted AcademyDiscovery Day, open house, Vanguard Gifted Academy, Batavia, gifted education, silent auction, Vanguard Bucks, student showcase, STREAM, project based learning, elementary education, middle school, community event, enrollment, gifted learners, hands on learning