"I'm fine." Parents of teenagers know those two words can mean almost anything. School can be a significant source of stress for teens. There are assignments, tests, grades, friendships, extracurricular activities, college planning, family expectations, and the constant feeling that something needs to be accomplished. October can be a particularly good time to check in. […]

Parents spend years helping children become more independent. Tie your shoes. Pack your backpack. Remember your homework. Manage your schedule. Make good decisions. Eventually, the goal is to raise young adults who can manage responsibilities without someone constantly reminding them what to do next. Education can play an important role in that process. Because online […]

For serious student athletes, a typical day can become complicated quickly. School. Practice. Strength training. Travel. Competitions. Recovery. Homework. Sleep. Repeat. As athletes move into higher levels of competition, maintaining a traditional school schedule can become increasingly difficult. That's one reason some student athletes and their families explore online education. A flexible online school can […]

When families begin researching online education, they quickly discover there are a lot of options. Online schools. Homeschool programs. Curriculum providers. Tutoring platforms. Individual online courses. At first glance, they can look remarkably similar. But there can be important differences. One of the terms parents are likely to encounter during their research is accreditation. What […]

The school year has started, but something isn't working. Maybe your student is struggling academically. Perhaps the traditional classroom environment isn't a good fit. Your family's schedule may have changed unexpectedly, or your student may simply need a different educational experience. Whatever the reason, you may find yourself wondering:   Is it too late to […]

Choosing a school is a significant decision. Parents want an educational environment where their student can learn, grow, prepare for the future, and feel supported. For some families, that means a traditional school. For others, online education may provide the flexibility and learning environment their student needs. But how do you know whether online school […]

For generations of students, "going to school" meant traveling to a specific building every weekday morning. Online education has changed that. Today, the classroom can look very different. It might be a desk at home. It might be a grandparent's kitchen table. For some students, it might even be a hotel room, an RV, or […]

When people think about preparing students for college or a future career, they often focus on academic subjects. Math matters. Writing matters. Science, history, technology, and communication skills all matter. But success after high school also requires something else. Students need to know how to manage their time, meet deadlines, communicate effectively, solve problems, and […]

One of the biggest advantages of online school is flexibility. Students don't necessarily have to wake up before sunrise, rush to catch a bus, spend the entire day in a classroom, or complete every subject according to a traditional bell schedule. But with that flexibility comes responsibility. Without the structure of a traditional school day, […]