A recent op-ed in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette raised the issue of charter school funding. We always appreciate attention and discussion on charter schools. However, we think their position missed some key points. There are three areas we’d like to address from our experience serving students.
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Topics: Stories, Family Resources, Tech & Teaching
At PA Distance we take special education, and the specific needs that come along with it, very seriously. Our special education teachers go above and beyond for our students, and it shows. To showcase these efforts, we sat down with parent of a special education student, Mrs. Teresa Allshouse, to talk about the unique special education program at PA Distance.
Topics: Stories, Family Resources, Tech & Teaching
Topics: Stories, Family Resources, Tech & Teaching
Meet Jamie:
Jamie is an integral part of their classroom community at PA Distance. That wasn’t always the case. Jamie is a gender-fluid student who was neither understood nor supported at their previous school. Not only did Jamie face merciless bullying by peers, the school did not step in to help—they even contributed with thoughtless comments. Jamie’s parents sought to work with teachers and administrators only to be met with silence and frustration. These thoughtful parents realized their child could not thrive in their current school environment. That’s why they turned to PA Distance. PA Distance gave Jamie a fresh start. In the supportive context of PA Distance, Jamie is able to learn and grow without having to worry about taunts from peers and insensitivity from teachers. Now, Jamie is growing academically and socially with the help and support of her compassionate teachers and understanding peers.
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