Online school is a great option for many students, and even more are joining this method of schooling due to COVID-19. However, some parents are worried about how this type of learning will affect college applications. Today we're taking a look at how colleges view online school on student transcripts, and what you need to know about addressing it if colleges ask.
According to UNESCO, almost 1 billion learners around the world have had their education disrupted by the Covid pandemic. In the US, the outbreak started as students would normally be preparing for end-of-year assessments. It also interfered with the normal way states assess school funding, which looks at school attendance as the most important factor.
More kids than ever are learning from online schools, and many of them are thriving. If your child is engaged in remote learning, there are a few ways that the school year can be a little smoother.
Heading back to school can be scary enough for students right now with online school and virtual learning a new format for many students. With back to school on their minds there are a few ways to make it better for high school students where they stay focused and productive in the upcoming academic year.
The back to school season this year isn't quite like any year before it. With so many students now being able to have the flexible schedules that come with online school, it's a great time for students to get ready for an exciting new year.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, homeschool as an option for your child's education is something that many parents have considered, but some are acting on it. Before making the switch from the traditional classroom to homeschool, there are a few things that you can do for your homeschooled children that continue to enhance their education and fit your family's needs.
Before many families make the choice to change to homeschooling, they have concerns about the socialization their child will receive while being homeschooled. It can often seem like being at home all the time and not in a school environment would pause their social development with peers. However, this never has to be the case. Like everything with homeschooling, it just takes some planning and special effort to avoid this problem.
Summer school isn't what it used to be -- in a good way! Forget the images of kids cooped up in hot classrooms with poor lighting and boring teachers. That's not how summer school is anymore, especially if it's all done online! When a child takes online classes for summer school, they have the flexibility to work on their classes from anywhere that works best for them (and you, as their parent!).
Across the country, students of all ages are attending school online for the first time. COVID-19 has closed school districts for the foreseeable future, and teachers and students are acclimating to their new world of virtual learning.
Sometimes we avoid new things, like online public school, because we don’t know what to expect, and that can make us a little nervous. It’s totally natural.
Today we're here to tell you a bit about what it's like to attend ICON, a free public online school for Idaho students, so you have an understanding of what to expect if you're interested in enrolling.