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Learn Anywhere, Anytime with the Canvas Mobile App

Empower your education with the Canvas Student app, designed for busy students and flexible …

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What to Know about Online High School Diploma Programs Versus Traditional School Programs

Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email High School is not what it used to be. Students today are no longer …

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Virtual Meetings: The Virtual Learning Academy Equivalent to the Parent/Teacher Conference

Traditional brick-and-mortar schools lean heavily on face-to-face parent/teacher conferences as an …

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Common Myths of Online School DEBUNKED!

There are many myths regarding what it’s like to attend online school. Many of them may be …

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Why You Should Consider Earning School Credits Through A Competency-based Education

Students attempting to earn credit with traditional online schools are expected to work in a …

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Virtual Learning Academy Charter School Featured on NHPR

Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Pauline Landrigan (left) and Lisa Kent demonstrate what it’s …

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The Online High School Program Striking a Chord with Today’s Virtual Students: Music Appreciation

Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Music Appreciation: An Online High School Program. Editor’s …

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NH Becomes First State in New England to Allow Higher Ed Students to Take Online Courses in Other States

New Designation Highlights Growing Importance of the Online Course in Today’s Academia. The …

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5 Project-Based Learning Ideas

Learning Outside The Box With Project-Based Education A dynamic educational experience known as …

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VLACS mentioned in Education Next blog post

Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email New Hampshire’s Journey Toward Competency-Based …

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Virtual School Allows for Versatile Work Flows

Why Working At Your Own Pace Is Important There are many benefits to attending a virtual …

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Experiences in Online Education: The Story of Isaac Walker

VLACS Student Has Sights Set on Harvard University in the Fall Isaac Walker is not your average …

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The Online High School Program to Master the Language of Today: Social Media

Social Media: Online High School Program of the Month Editors Note: The Virtual Learning Academy …

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