What is Common Core? Way back in 2010, more than forty (40) states adopted the same educational standards for English and math. These standards were called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and were created by education experts, teachers, and parents to better prepare students for both college and the workplace. These educational standards were […]

A new trend in education is the rapid increase in the focus on the mental health of students. The state of Oregon has already passed a bill that provides students with five mental health days per school year. The state of Utah and schools in Montgomery County, Virginia have also implemented policies whereby students are […]

Congratulations to the first ever, IVLA National Honor Society members! The following 10 IVLA students have been granted membership to the NHS. We are extremely proud of what these students have accomplished, as the National Honor Society membership requirements are quite strict. We look forward to seeing how this first semester with this national organization […]

Learning about the unique talents, experiences, and lives of students is perhaps the best part of working for an online school like IVLA. We’ve previously featured students who have accomplished all sorts of triumphs in areas such as photography, motocross, gymnastics, and much more. When education doesn’t restrict students to a specific location or schedule, there are limitless […]

Carlee is a 12th grade IVLA student with a unique decorating passion. About six months ago, Carlee began making decorative arrangements and wreaths. Her new passion began with the unfortunate passing of Pops, her beloved grandfather, in 2018. As a tribute to Pops, Carlee’s grandmother and aunt began teaching themselves how to make cemetery arrangements. […]

Teaches: High School Social Studies Education: Bachelor of Science in History and English Education, Illinois State University Master of Education in Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership, The College of William and Mary Other IVLA Responsibilities: Success Coach and High School Book Club, 2019 From the moment I watched Ken Burns’ documentary, The Civil War, I […]

Interview with Distance Learning Student Sarah Lessard Completing your high school education through a distance learning environment allows for quite a bit of flexibility in your time management, lifestyle, and ability to live/work anywhere in the world (literally!) Sarah Lessard, a current IVLA student, knows this first hand, particularly when she moved to a military […]

One of the most obvious benefits of attending an online school like IVLA is that you can work from anywhere in the world and on your own schedule. Many IVLA students take advantage of this feature by using their time more wisely to practice a particular craft, sport, or musician. IVLA students with aspirations to […]

Anna Leigh Waters, the youngest professional pickleball player.