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Game Design Elective Inspires Creativity, Promotes Critical Thinking, and Encourages Career Exploration

Posted by PA Distance Learning on 9/26/22 7:00 AM

As a part of the extensive elective course options available to students in grades 9-12, PA Distance offers a variety of computer science courses, including Game Design. Taught by Business Technology teacher, Mr. Gates, Game Design teaches students the foundations of creating video games using JavaScript. 

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Topics: Tech & Teaching

PA Distance 4th-Grader Payton Duncan Named PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools Artwork Competition Winner

Posted by PA Distance Learning on 9/22/22 7:00 AM

The Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools (PCPCS) named PA Distance 4th-grader Payton Duncan as a Fourth Annual Essay/Picture Competition winner for the artwork part of the contest. The contest invited charter school students across Pennsylvania to draw (grades K-4) and write about (grades 5-12) “a charter school teacher who inspired me and why”. 

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5 Reasons Regular Attendance Is Necessary Within a Cyber Setting

Posted by PA Distance Learning on 9/19/22 7:43 AM

Regular school attendance is vital for students’ academic and social-emotional success. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year or 18 days over an entire year), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, succeed in middle school, and ultimately graduate from high school, according to the Attendance Awareness Campaign

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Parent Connections Specialist Mrs. Linda Williams Looks Forward to Creating Relationships that Foster Student Success

Posted by PA Distance Learning on 9/12/22 8:18 AM
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4 Tips for Setting Up a Productive Learning Space

Posted by PA Distance Learning on 9/6/22 7:37 AM

Setting up productive learning spaces for students is one of the most important parts of a successful school year. While PA Distance provides all of the important tools and materials that each student needs to succeed, it’s up to each family to provide a productive, supportive, and positive learning environment for academic success. 

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Topics: Family Resources, Tech & Teaching, Students

Elementary Art Teacher Ms. Amber Fox Is Excited to Help Young Learners Discover Art

Posted by PA Distance Learning on 8/29/22 8:16 AM

Ms. Amber Fox is starting her first year at PA Distance as the K-2 art teacher. As a Pennsylvania native, Ms. Fox is excited to kick off her teaching career with an eager group of kindergarten, first-, and second-grade students. 

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