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What’s the Difference Between Online Private vs. Online Public School?
Parenthood is full of choices. You make decisions that can impact your child’s life every single day. Some choices are less serious, like deciding whether or not you’re going to feed your toddler chicken nuggets for the third night in a row. But sometimes, the decisions you’re weighing are vastly more complicated.
Choosing the right type of education for your child can be a difficult and overwhelming decision for parents. There are many factors to consider, and each option has its own pros and cons.
How to Educate the Young Learner While Traveling
Are you a parent who loves to travel with your family? Whether you are visiting historic cities abroad, touring National Parks, or going on the quintessential family vacation to Disney World, there are plenty of opportunities for your child to learn as you explore new places.
Online School vs. Homeschool
Countless parents have recently found themselves asking whether homeschooling their child or if an online educational program may be best for culminating their child’s educational needs over traditional, in-person, brick-and-mortar school options, especially in light of the dangers of sending our children to school our society has seen over the last few years.
Post-pandemic, a myriad of parents already chose home as their child’s learning environment after finding themselves proficient in K-12 education anyway, right?
Does Online Learning Work for Kids with Disabilities?
Can online learning work for students with disabilities? Of course (work) it can! And in most cases, it can be even better!
And yes, there are those children with disabilities out there who love school, those who thrive in all aspects; you know, those social butterflies who wish summer break wasn't a thing. To the parents of these students, we salute you.
Now, for those of you parenting a child with a disability, a child who is floundering in the sea of mass academia, you're not alone. And it's NOT your child’s fault! Whether your child’s disability is minimal or profound, they do have strengths; and with those strengths, they CAN be a successful learner.
What the Nation is Doing Today is NOT Online School
This is not online schooling, distance learning, or home schooling. Nothing about this is normal. What we are experiencing now is some new type of teaching and learning in a worldwide pandemic. Let’s call it what it really is – Pandemic Schooling.
As an online school leader for more than a decade, I have observed online education evolve over time. Online education for K-12 students involves relationship building between teachers and students, robust online curriculum that was designed and intended to be utilized in an online setting, virtual clubs, and even some in-person field trips.
Bullying Prevention Month: How to Spot if Your Child Is Being Bullied
As a parent, you are your child’s biggest advocate, cheerleader, encourager, teacher, mentor, and friend. You are dedicated to making sure they have the best life possible and access to all the good things you didn’t. We work hard to give them the world and bristle at the idea that someone might take a different approach to how they treat our children.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. It is an entire month dedicated to identifying and eradicating bullying. Numerous organizations from all around the nation will launch fresh materials, initiatives, and programs to raise awareness of the bullying problem and help end it.
In this article, we are discussing bullying, how to spot the signs your child is experiencing bullying, and how you can be an advocate and protector for your child.
How to Homeschool My Autistic Child
Parents weigh dozens of decisions every day regarding what is best for their child. From what to eat for breakfast to how much screen time is too much, every choice feels like it could have significant lasting effects on your child. Nothing feels like it will impact your child’s life as much as what type of educational method is best.
There are countless factors that you have to weigh between public school, private school, and homeschool. If you are the parent of a child with autism, your list of considerations is even longer. In this article, we are discussing some of the pros and cons of homeschooling your child, and how to find the resources you need to be confident in whatever you choose.
Free Thanksgiving Activity Book - Downloadable
Dear Families,
We hope you are looking forward to time with your family and friends as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. It has been another whirlwind of a year, but I am personally looking forward to a time of reflection, relaxation, and spending time with my own children during the upcoming break!
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