Innovations Academy (IA) founder and school director Christine Kuglen is not afraid of hard work. She raised four children and homeschooled them until her oldest son decided he wanted to attend school. Disappointed with the options available and realizing that many others in the community were as well, Christine opened her own school, Innovations Academy […]

When you choose Innovations Academy (IA), a tuition-free K-8 public school in San Diego, you are choosing personalized attention, caring teachers, and a high-quality academic environment for your K-8 student. You can feel confident that you are setting your child up for a bright future. As a tuition-free public charter school, we are champions of school […]

You may have heard of project-based learning but what’s this inquiry-based education all about?  Is it new? At Innovations Academy (IA), a tuition-free K-8 public school in San Diego, we’ve been using inquiry-based learning since opening our doors in 2008 and cherish how students develop a love of learning by using it. And projects are […]

Watching your child grow, the years seem to fly by, and before you know it… it’s time for kindergarten! Choosing the right school for your little one is a big decision—one that sets the stage for their future. As a parent, you want a place that nurtures not only their academic growth but their creativity, […]

At Innovations Academy (IA), a tuition-free K-8 public school in San Diego, social emotional learning is more than just a trendy “buzz” concept – we’ve been teaching (and modeling!) effective communication skills and techniques since Day One, nine years ago. Social Emotional Program Long before restorative practices, social emotional skills, and collaborative student conflict resolution were […]

Want to improve your child’s memory, concentration, empathy, and grades? Make a regular habit of reading! At Innovations Academy (IA), a tuition-free K-8 public school in San Diego, we are so excited to take literacy to the next level. Taking Literacy Above & Beyond  At Innovations Academy, we take academic high standards seriously. Our curriculum […]

What do Kate DiCamillo, JK Rowling, and Eric Carle have in common? They are children’s and young adult author favorites of Jen Franklin, our reading specialist at Innovations Academy (IA), a tuition-free public charter school serving K-8 grades. We love having Jen’s guidance as our students enter and engage in the astonishing world of reading. […]

If you can believe it’s already February, can you imagine that  the end of the school year at Innovations Academy is right around the corner? Whether you’re planning your summer(!) or just want to sync the family calendar, here are important dates for the remainder of our 2024-25 school year at our tuition-free K-8 public […]

On any given day when you walk through Innovations Academy, a tuition-free K-8 public school in San Diego, you’ll hear the sounds of learning and joy in our halls and classrooms: spirited debates and discussions, laughter among friends, and conversations between students and teachers. You’ll see a community of teachers and learners engaged in active […]