Academia Antonia Alonso is a public dual language charter school that nurtures bilingual, biliterate and multicultural children in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 2014 with a vision for innovative child-centered and family-oriented education, La Academia has grown into a thriving community that provides English and Spanish immersion from Kindergarten to 5th grade. At the heart of La Academia is the mission to cultivate joy in learning. La Academia’s community is diverse. Each of our 600+ students bring unique strengths and needs that an integrated Student Support Team works to meet each day. Communication and collaboration between staff and families allow La Academia to consider the whole child and foster academic success through a foundation of emotional and social wellbeing. La Academia is a place where children and families feel they truly belong. Differentiated instruction in our classrooms means that students are challenged and supported according to their needs. With teaching models and tools like Responsive Classrooms and mindfulness, La Academia creates an environment where students feel safe and confident. This environment encourages students to express their curiosity and creativity, to explore, and to take risks in learning, all of which are key to academic achievement. The culture in our classrooms is reflected in all areas of our school. Students succeed when their teachers thrive and teachers thrive when they have the resources to be prepared, inspired, and supported. Our students and families recognize the hard work, care, and excellence that La Academia’s staff provide. Our community of empathetic leaders is growing! Join us as we continue to foster the imaginations and intellects of Delaware’s bilingual and biliterate youth.