Come to the Zone: Where School Can Be Safe…and Fun! New “K12 Zone” Provides an Innovative, Engaging, and Safe Virtual Campus for K-12 Students

Come to the Zone: Where School Can Be Safe…and Fun! New “K12 Zone” Provides an Innovative, Engaging, and Safe Virtual Campus for K-12 Students

As more families turn to online learning, students are seeking safe and meaningful connections with their fellow online classmates like never before. To help, Stride, Inc., a leading education technology innovator, is launching a groundbreaking solution, “The K12 Zone,” that provides students with an interactive virtual campus that is safe, engaging, and welcoming.

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Career Training Certifications: A Rising Trend over the Traditional College Path for More Students

Career Training Certifications: A Rising Trend over the Traditional College Path for More Students

School administrators say these early career training certification options can better serve Florida students by exposing them to more career and job options and giving them earning opportunities early on. Digital Academy of Florida (DAOF) enrolls more than 6,000 virtual students from across the state. In June, almost 40 percent of the online school’s 390 graduating seniors walked away with industry certifications they earned at DAOF, which is part of the Hendry County school district. While 236 of these graduates reported plans to continue with postsecondary education, 143 said they plan to go directly into the workforce.

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Tuition-Free Virtual Public Schools Welcome Arizona Students Back to School

Tuition-Free Virtual Public Schools Welcome Arizona Students Back to School

As children across the state head back to school, many students could benefit from the alternative education offered by online tuition-free public schools tailored to their needs, and Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), Insight Academy of Arizona (ISAZ) and Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA) are ready to welcome them. Enrollment for the three virtual public schools — powered by Stride K12 and led by Arizona-certified teachers — is now open for students located anywhere in the state.

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Coral of Tomorrow on NY1 “Live at Ten”

Coral of Tomorrow on NY1 “Live at Ten”

Anchor Cheryl Wills interviews Laibah Ahmend and Sharana Sabesan, the co-creators of “Coral of Tomorrow.” Ahmend and Sabesan explain how the product works, and how they came up with it as students.

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Tuition-Free Virtual Public Schools Ready to Welcome Minnesota Students Back to School

Tuition-Free Virtual Public Schools Ready to Welcome Minnesota Students Back to School

As children across the state prepare to head back to school, many students could benefit from the alternative education offered by online tuition-free public schools tailored to their needs, and Insight School of Minnesota (Insight), iQ Academy Minnesota (iQMN) and Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA) are ready to welcome them. Enrollment for the three virtual public schools — powered by Stride K12 and led by licensed Minnesota teachers — is now open for students located anywhere in the state.

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Tuition-Free Virtual Public Schools Ready to Welcome Michigan Students Back to School

Tuition-Free Virtual Public Schools Ready to Welcome Michigan Students Back to School

As children across the state prepare to head back to school, many students could benefit from the alternative education offered by online tuition-free public schools tailored to their needs, and Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM), Insight School of Michigan (ISMI), Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) and Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA) are ready to welcome them. Enrollment for the four virtual public schools — powered by Stride K12 and led by Michigan-certified teachers — is now open for students located anywhere in the state.

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Tuition-Free Virtual Public Schools Ready to Welcome Ohio Students Back to School

Tuition-Free Virtual Public Schools Ready to Welcome Ohio Students Back to School

As children across the state prepare to head back to school, many students could benefit from the alternative education offered by online tuition-free public schools tailored to their needs, and Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) and Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS) are ready to welcome them. Enrollment for the virtual public schools — powered by Stride K12 and led by Ohio-certified teachers — is now open for students located anywhere in the state.

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New Season of “What I Want to Know” Podcast Explores Themes of Educational Empowerment

New Season of “What I Want to Know” Podcast Explores Themes of Educational Empowerment

Education today is more complex than ever before. To help parents and educators navigate the ever-changing educational environment, a new season of the hit podcast “What I Want to Know with Kevin P. Chavous” will premiere on August 16. Hosted by Kevin P. Chavous of Stride, Inc. and lifelong advocate for education equity and school choice, season four of “What I Want to Know” will explore mental health, parent empowerment, homeschooling, choosing the right school, and the future of education in America.

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