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Phoenix Business JournalAnthony Terrill named to the 2026 40 Under 40The Phoenix Business Journal named Anthony Terrill, Gateway's Director of Education, to its 2026 class of 40 Under 40, honoring leaders across Phoenix from finance and law to medicine and education.

Business WireGateway Academy Receives Prestigious WASC AccreditationAfter a rigorous six-year process of site visits, self-study, and annual reviews, Gateway Academy earns WASC accreditation, validating its educational quality, student outcomes, and institutional integrity.

Phoenix Business JournalRobin Sweet found her calling in education for students with autismThe Phoenix Business Journal profiles O. Robin Sweet, Founder & CEO of Gateway Academy, the story behind 20 years of building a school focused entirely on twice-exceptional learners.

ABC15 ArizonaNorth Phoenix school invests in tech to help students with autism thriveABC15 covers Gateway Academy's $325,000 investment in drones, VR sets, 3D printers, iPads, and 130 laptops, putting cutting-edge tools directly in the hands of twice-exceptional students.

The Arizona RepublicGateway Academy's music program gives students with autism a creative outletThe Arizona Republic covers Gateway Academy's music therapy and performance program, one of the most popular programs in the Warrior Village, giving students a place to create, perform, and connect.

The Arizona RepublicScottsdale horse farm Hunkapi teaches skills to students with autismThe Arizona Republic profiles Gateway Academy's equine therapy partnership with Hunkapi, how working alongside horses builds confidence, focus, and emotional regulation for 2e students.

In Business PhoenixUnlocking Potential: The Business of Autism Education and the Neurodiverse WorkforceA feature by Founder & CEO O. Robin Sweet making the economic case for specialized education, how Gateway's twice-exceptional graduates, 100% college-bound, become sought-after contributors in a workforce that prizes focus and analytical thinking.

Arizona Digital Free PressAnthony Terrill is named Director of Education at Gateway AcademyAnthony Terrill joins Gateway Academy as Director of Education, bringing years of leadership experience as dean and principal with a philosophy that all students can learn at a high level in the right environment.

Arizona's FamilyPhoenix school sees girls get delayed autism diagnosesArizona's Family visits Gateway Academy on why girls are so often diagnosed later, and what changes when a twice-exceptional student finally lands in a classroom built for how they learn.

ASU Learning Enterprise, VideoInside Gateway Academy: A Conversation with Founder Robin SweetA conversation with O. Robin Sweet, Founder & CEO of Gateway Academy, from ASU Learning Enterprise for Accelerate ASU. Released July 2026. Watch on YouTube.

ASU × Gateway, VideoGateway Academy students on earning college credit earlyASU produced this short documentary featuring Gateway Academy students and staff talking about what the dual-enrollment program means, in their own words.

ASU Learning EnterpriseDual enrollment, reimagined for neurodivergent studentsGateway Academy is featured as a model program as ASU reimagines its dual-enrollment approach to serve more neurodivergent learners.

KTAR News 92.3Phoenix school for students with autism offers college credits through ASU partnershipArizona's leading news radio station covers Gateway Academy's groundbreaking ASU dual-enrollment program, including student and staff interviews.

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