Healthy teacher-parent communication is essential to any learning environment, but it can be even more so in an online learning environment, where the opportunity to interact in person can be more limited. In fact, research has shown that the more engaged a parent and teacher are – talking and sharing information about the student’s tendencies and progress – the better equipped they’ll both be to help that student achieve academic success.

Distance learning opportunities are a godsend for many students and their families, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t remote learning challenges to overcome. This article addresses three of the greatest challenges of distance learning for students and their parents and tips to overcome them. 

According to the National Education Association, the issue of how to get parents involved in school is crucial to making sure students perform well academically. The NEA stands firmly with the proposition that the participation of parents and caregivers can make or break a child’s success in school. As a parent, you’ve taken on the responsibility of overseeing your child’s online education at home. In this article, we’ll take a look at how virtual school parents like you can ensure that your online learners receive the first-class education that their cyber school offers.  

In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, virtual charter schools have emerged as a significant and innovative approach to learning. Yet, as with any educational setting, the success of these schools hinges on the quality of the learning environment. Building and maintaining a supportive online learning environment in virtual charter schools is not just beneficial–it's essential! 

Bridging the gap in education is a hot topic among parents of Pennsylvania school-aged children, and for good reason. Traditional public schools are failing many of our children, leaving them wholly unprepared for life after high school, whether they pursue higher education, learn a trade, or enter the workforce. 

Imagine a classroom in which the traditional “one-size-fits-all” approach to education is absent. In its place is a classroom where each student’s individual learning style is catered to, and their unique strengths, skills, needs, and interests are taken into account to keep them engaged and on track. That’s the essence of the personalized learning approach that virtual charter schools can offer.