This is Part Four of a six-part series of articles based on the results of a school year 2020-21 essay contest related to a scholarship contest sponsored by International Virtual Learning Academy (https://internationalvla.com/), a division of Global Student Network...

PART THREE of SIX: STUDENT LESSONS ABOUT MOTIVATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT STUDENTS SPEAK OUT ABOUT VIRTUAL EDUCATION As we wrote in PART ONE and PART TWO:  “During the winter and spring of school year 2020-21, , International Virtual Learning Academy (IVLA...

PART TWO of SIX: STUDENT COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS STUDENTS SPEAK OUT ABOUT VIRTUAL EDUCATION As we wrote in PART ONE:  “During the winter and spring of school year 2020-21, , International Virtual Learning Academy (IVLA https://internationalvla.com/ ) a division of...

PART ONE: The Big Picture   STUDENTS SPEAK OUT ABOUT VIRTUAL EDUCATION It remains to be seen whether or not the U.S. has gained enough distance from the COVID-19 pandemic to declare victory.  However, after more than a year of public and private schools “fading”...

BACKGROUND Prior to March 1, 2020, statistics indicated homeschooling registration numbers were beginning to tick predictably upward.  Mid-March brought on COVID-19 pandemic-related movement to “school at home” or homeschooling based on massive school shutdowns...

Homeschooling your kids frees up a lot of time, but it’s not uncommon to still find yourself rushing in the morning to get ready for the day. When this happens, breakfast is often the first thing that gets pushed to the side. But a filling breakfast is important in...

“The main purpose of standardized tests in schools is to give educators an objective, unbiased perspective of how effective their instruction is. Standardized testing helps identify the natural aptitudes of individual students. Identifying skill development and...

Many parents felt tossed into the storm these past years with the sudden switch to more online learning. Many students also felt a little topsy-turvy when it came to their school years, feeling like they were cutting ties with their friends and not getting much...

Tis the season!  No, not THAT season.  Back to school season!  Unfortunately, this year is not shaping up to be a “normal” school year that everyone was so desperately hoping for.  With Covid-19 running rampant through our towns and communities, you may be hesitant to...

If you’re beginning the journey of homeschooling with your children this school year, congratulations! It’s a great way to be more involved in your children’s learning and to help them reach their true potential. You may also be feeling a little overwhelmed as to...