Archive for the ‘The Latest in Virtual Schools’ Category

Online Students Outperform Students in Traditional Settings

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

img_hp1“If you resonate with the studies conclusions, consider that we’ve only begun to scratch the surface. Imagine what we’ll begin to see when the generation that’s been “bathed in bits” begins building learning communities?” – comment from NY Times article. Follow this link to read the article

New York Times Article About Online Education

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Study Finds That Online Education Beats the Classroom
By Steve Lohr
Education that includes at least some online work is more effective than classroom-only teaching, according to a major research review done for the Department of Education. Read the Full Article

Will Ecademy Work For My Child?

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Selecting the best school for your children is one of the most daunting challenges for parents. This seems to be particularly true as our kids approach middle school. Not only are our children faced with the social complexities of adolescence, they have to deal with an increasingly impersonal education system. (more…)

What Kind of Education Experience Do You Want?

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

“The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.” – Ben Stein

Is an online virtual school program good for your child or for your family? Well…that depends on the family. Parents have to answer this question for their own family. (more…)

Top 10 Myths About Virtual Schools

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Think online schools and virtual academies aren’t up to par with schools on a physical campus? The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) put together this list of popular myths that concern parents and students. The truths about virtual schools may surprise you!
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Online Home Schooling Without Isolation

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Some parents are often concerned with the isolation that can result from a home school program. Although parents in the home school community opt for this type of program for a number of reasons, they also look for ways to enable their children to connect with other kids. (more…)