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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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Welcome Back To School! What’s In Your Virtual Backpack?

Welcome back to school! Welcome back to 180ish days of packing school lunches, managing homework …

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Four Life Skills That Customized Learning Teaches Students

Life skills are those that allow us not just to function in everyday life, but to make positive, …

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6 Reasons Why You Should Take College Courses in High School

It shouldn’t surprise you to learn that college admissions are more competitive now than ever …

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Flexible Learning Pathways: Experiences

Customized learning platforms mean lots of options, all of which enable students to earn credit …

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Six Things to Know About Customized Learning

Maybe you’ve heard some buzz out there.  Student-centered learning. Personalized Learning. …

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How Online High School Helped a Former Ballerina Discover a New Passion

After being accepted into a premier ballet academy in New York City, Gwyneth Bailey left her …

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How Students with an IEP Can Succeed in Online, Competency-Based Programs

For students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), finding the right type of learning …

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VLACS Strategies for Preventing High School Dropouts

In the United States, 1.2 million students drop out of high school every year. High school dropouts …

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Top 10 Study Tips for Students

Studying doesn’t have to be as tedious of a task as you may think. Getting into the right …

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How Project-Based Learning Allows Students to Socialize in a Virtual School

Editor’s Note: A common misconception about virtual school education is that students have no …

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5 Benefits of Early College Programs in High School

Competition for jobs is intense. Not too long ago, a high school diploma was substantial enough to …

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The New Normal in Education: How Student-Centered Learning is Transforming the Classroom

Learning isn’t “one size fits all.” The rate and efficiency at which a student …

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