"Emma logs into her online math class. Her smartwatch vibrates. A friend sends a meme. A chatbot finishes her homework before class even starts." Welcome to the modern virtual classroom—where distractions are smarter than ever. Believe it or not, there are solutions to this problem, but before we get into them, we need to [...]
"When am I ever going to use this in real life?" If you've ever heard this question from a student (or asked it yourself), you're not alone—especially when it comes to history class. But what if history isn't just about memorizing dates and names? What if it's actually a powerful tool for navigating the [...]
The explosion of language learning apps like Duolingo has made it easier than ever to learn a new language—right from your phone. But can you really learn a language using just an app? Traditional language classes seem to be falling out of favor, but in this article I'm going to break down the benefits of [...]
As online education grows, so does the question every parent must ask: is online school right for my child? Online education can have many benefits that are worth considering, but not every student learns the same. For this reason, it's important to ask important questions to understand your child's learning needs and if online [...]
Teaching remotely is hard enough—but when your student has ADHD, it can feel impossible to keep them focused and engaged. The good news? With the right school, remote learning can actually work better for ADHD students. In this article, I want to digest what works and what doesn't for ADHD students when in a [...]
Remember the weight of a backpack stuffed with textbooks? For generations, students lugged around heavy volumes—but now, a tablet or laptop can hold an entire library. As classrooms evolve, one question remains: Are digital textbooks actually better than the printed ones we grew up with? In this article I'm going to be breaking down [...]
Every morning feels like a battle - getting your child out of bed, ready for breakfast, and out the door to make their first class in time. The starting time for schools seems to get earlier and earlier as the student gets older and it only makes the issue of time harder. These are [...]
Educational approaches are always changing. As an online school, we have students come to us from a variety of different academic backgrounds. One thing seems to remain consistent, these students are seeking out a more personalized learning environment. Across the country, classrooms seem to get larger and larger in size each year as teachers [...]
High school can be a time of constant stress for students. Whether social or academic related, every student looks forward to the day of walking that stage. If you find yourself considering alternatives to completing high school, you may be considering the ability to finish high school online. Is it worth it? Let's discuss. [...]
As your child gets older and older, school begins to require students to become independent. This is most evident in the transition from elementary school to middle school. In elementary school, teachers will generally 'hold the hand of students'. This is in the form of walking with them from class to class, writing in [...]
