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How Tutor.com Provides Instant Support for VLACS Students

Have you ever been stuck on an assignment when your instructor wasn’t available? Whether you’re …

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VLACS Featured on ‘A Revolution in Education’ Podcast

The Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) was featured on Chris Unger’s A …

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Celebrating Success at the 2023 VLACS Graduation Ceremony

On Friday, June 9, 2023, we held our graduation ceremony at the Capitol Center for the Arts in …

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What are Executive Skills and Why Do I Need Them?

Essay’s due tomorrow, but there’s soccer practice tonight. If I miss practice, I won’t be …

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VLACS Launches New “Learning to Learn” Resource

For any student to thrive in an academic setting, they must first learn how to learn!  We …

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10 Ideas To Make It Your Most Eventful and Productive Summer Yet!

Another school year is in the books! Before your student signs off for a summer of poolside fun, …

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Enjoy School Like You Did In Kindergarten – Really!

Remember how fun kindergarten was? You could spend the day doing activity centers that were so much …

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The Not-So-Secret Ingredient for Success: Relationships

When Kaly Washington joined VLACS as a World Languages teacher, she had already experienced VLACS …

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Keeping up with the Classes

High school is filled with experiences. Studies, extracurriculars, community service, internships, …

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Everything You Need to Know About Job Shadows

What are your plans after graduation? If you are a high school student, this question is familiar. …

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6 Careers That Don’t Require A Four-Year Degree

You’ve chosen your dream job, and now it’s time to get that college degree, right? Not …

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