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The best tools to create blended learning environments

Key points: Thirty unique, energetic learners enter a bright, welcoming 4th grade classroom. The students’ academic levels span an incredible range–from kindergarten-level skills to almost high school-level proficiency. Among these students are newcomers to the country adjusting to a new language and culture, students with special education needs requiring individualized … Read More

Online learning in high school helps students explore career pathways

Key points: Helping students choose a career pathway that’s personally rewarding for them is one of the most important functions of a secondary education. High schools can fulfill this goal by giving students opportunities to explore a wide range of career options in the courses they provide. Programs and courses … Read More

Unlocking potential: The power of online courses in our school

Key points: We started working with an online education high school program about 10 years ago and have been expanding our use of online courses ever since. Serving about 1,100 students in grades 6-12, our school has built up its course offerings without having to add headcount. Along the way, … Read More

Online learning programs increase student access, engagement

Key points: As more students look to flexible learning modalities to meet their varying needs, it is more essential than ever to ensure that online learning programs meet high-quality standards and prepare students for success in college and the workforce. Many people envision online learning programs as emergency pandemic online … Read More

Virtual academies remove barriers and unlock student potential

Key points: Two remarkable high school teachers changed the course of my life at a time when academics were the least of my concerns. Their belief in my potential and guidance helped me establish a solid foundation for my future and changed my life. This experience led me from a career … Read More

How to choose the right digital courses for your students

Key points: With an abundance of digital curriculum options in the marketplace, it can feel overwhelming for school administrators to find digital courses that meet the needs of their students. This is why I always recommend first identifying the challenges you aim to solve with digital courses and setting specific … Read More

Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning

Key points: I have worked in many different states and in many different learning environments throughout my 19-year career as an educator. For the past 13 years I have been honored to teach at Agora Cyber Charter School. Established in 2005, Agora Cyber Charter School is an online public school … Read More

How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap

Key points: We are living through a dramatic transformation in how Americans learn. Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement or alternative to traditional classroom learning. Part of this rapid change is because the full range of e-learning’s possibilities are … Read More