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🌟 Bilingual Brilliance Starts Here! 🌟

At Global Village Academy, bilingualism is more than a program. It is a pathway to confidence, academic success, and a global future. Students learn in English and a second language, building strong literacy, critical thinking, and cultural awareness from an early age.

Open enrollment for the 2026–27 school year is underway, and spots are available for families ready to invest in a bilingual education that prepares students for the world ahead.

👉 Aurora: Complete the 2026–27 Family Interest Form to get started

👉 Douglas County: Complete the 2026–27 Family Interest Form to get started

👉 North: Complete the 2026–27 Family Interest Form to get started

Learn More Here & Attend a Parent Info Meeting

Learning Through Language and Culture

I Matter Every Child deserves access to youth therapy

Free Therapy for Colorado Youth

I Matter provides up to six free therapy sessions (available in English and Spanish) for any Colorado youth 18 and younger. Sign up today!

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CharterFolk Article Highlights the Vision Behind Global Village Academy

Global Village Academy was recently featured in a CharterFolk article by Jed Wallace titled The Road to Global Village. The article reflects on the founding vision of Global Village Academy and the powerful role of language immersion in preparing students for a global future.

A New Dimension of Hope: How One Person’s Story Is Changing Lives in Liberia

GVA-DC is proud to live out the values of compassion, service, and global citizenship through a partnership with A New Dimension of Hope. Through the Jeans for Dreams fundraiser, they are working to raise $3,000 to support education and opportunity for more than 1,000 students at our sister school in Liberia, proving that together, our GVA-DC community can truly make a global impact.

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Douglas County Outstanding Youth Awards Nominations Now Open

The Douglas County Youth Initiative’s Outstanding Youth Awards honor teens ages 13–19 who have overcome challenges and inspired others through resilience, growth, and leadership. Nominations for the 2026 awards are now open and due by April 3rd.

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GVA Aurora Music Teacher Composes and Conducts Tribute Honoring Women Leaders in Music

Amber Sheeran, a music teacher at GVA Aurora, was commissioned to compose Of Love and Delight, a tribute honoring the legacy of Jean Newman and her lifelong support of women leaders in music. The piece will be performed by musicians from across the country at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, celebrating both Sheeran’s artistry and the passion for music she brings to her students every day.