Two eighth grade students enrolled at West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) will receive the prestigious Golden Horseshoe Award during this year’s Golden Horseshoe ceremony June 13.
Insight School of Kansas Celebrates Class of 2023 with In-Person Commencement
The students of Insight School of Kansas (ISKS), an online public school serving 7-12 grade students throughout the state since 2008, will soon move forward to begin the rest of their lives. ISKS will celebrate its graduates in person with a commencement ceremony on May 13 at 2:00 PM CDT.
Alabama Destinations Career Academy Celebrates Class of 2023 With Well-Deserved Commencement Ceremony
The students of Alabama Destinations Career Academy (ALDCA), an online public school serving K-12 grade students throughout the state, will soon move forward to begin the rest of their lives. ALDCA will celebrate its graduates in person with a commencement ceremony on May 11th at 2:30 p.m. CDT.
Local Piedmont Student Wins Regional Spelling Bee
For the second year in a row, her talent for spelling was all the buzz as Queen Bee Angel Canete won the Stride regional spelling bee representing Cyber Academy of South Carolina (CASC). The event was held by K12, a Stride, Inc. company, that offers both private and public virtual school options for K-12 students across the country.
K12 Celebrates Teachers with New “Be Kind 365” Campaign
The nation’s four million teachers inspire students to make the impossible, possible. To honor their extraordinary contributions—to students and the country—K12, a Stride Inc. company, announced a unique “Be Kind 365” campaign that highlights special acts of kindness toward teachers.
Broken Arrow Sisters Sweep School Spelling Bee
Two sisters from Broken Arrow advanced to a semi-regional competition after demonstrating exceptional spelling skills in their recent school spelling bees. Kesinu Ehimika, a fifth grader, claimed the top prize in the elementary school division, while older sister Ayiba Ehimika, an eighth grader, won the middle school division.
Indiana students win national tech challenge with app to fight food insecurity
A group of students from the Indiana Digital Learning School has taken the top prize in the national SuitUp Take on Tech challenge.
Online School to Host Prom Event
Close to 175 online learning students from cities across Colorado will come together this weekend for an in-person prom. Colorado Preparatory Academy, Pikes Peak online school, and Destinations Career Academy of Colorado are joining together to host an in-person prom for students to get a chance to meet each other, some for the first time.
I’m sending my kids to private school. It’s my attempt at keeping them safe from school shootings
I live in Houston with my family. My husband and I have talked about where to send our kids to school based on safety. Of all school shootings, 6% of them happen in private schools, so they seem safer to us.
Insight School of Oklahoma
Did you know Oklahoma has an online alternative school designed for students in grades 6-12 who need extra help and support to finish high school? We recently learned of the accomplishments of Insight School of Oklahoma — the state’s only online alternative education institution — which has become a prime example of a school embracing change and thriving because of it.