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Want to Succeed with Grit? Learn to Fail

Would we travel in cars today if Henry Ford had not persevered in building the Model T? Could we switch on a light bulb if Thomas Edison lacked the grit to invent one? Of course, others would have...

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Tips for Teens Setting Spring Semester Goals

Did your middle or high school student set academic goals for the 2014-2015 school year? The promise of a fresh, new year is the perfect time for reflecting on and redefining goals, academic and...

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Class Acts: Graduate Early with Online Education

This series, Class Acts, features inspiring online education graduates with promising futures and showcases how individualized, award-winning curriculum and technology enabled these students’ success....

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Why Online Education?

When a family decides to use online education as opposed to the traditional brick-and-mortar setting, it’s for a good reason. While those reasons are varied, students who fall into the following...

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Class Acts: Flexible Education Vaults Student to Graduation

This series, Class Acts, features inspiring online education graduates with promising futures and showcases how individualized, award-winning curriculum and technology enabled these students’ success....

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The Best Thing to Happen in Education

We asked teachers, parents, educational influencers, and experts what they thought the best thing to happen in education was. Here’s what they had to say: “Without a doubt, the most important thing to...

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How Will We Change Education by 2020

We asked teachers, parents, educational influencers, and experts how they thought education would change by 2020. Here’s what they had to say: “ROWS!!!! Rows [(children seated in rows)] were...

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More Than a Child Actress

Being a child actress is no easy feat, and adding ice skating, roller skating, piano lessons, dance class, and horseback riding to that role may seem like too much for one person to accomplish...

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U.S. Dept. of Education Finds 6 out of 10 Kids Unprepared for Kindergarten

Ready or not, about four million U.S. children enter kindergarten each year. A report issued Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Education says that not every child is ready for kindergarten or for...

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Kids’ Opinions on Student Engagement

What engages students? We’ve been tackling that question for years, sharing anecdotes based on our own perceptions and experiences. The truth is, education has changed, and it’s difficult to accurately...

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Get It Done: 5 Secrets to Success Tips

We asked teachers, parents, educational influencers, and experts what their secret to success is and how they ensure to GID (Get It Done). Here’s what they had to say: “Make the best use of time. I...

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5 TED Talks That Will Make You and Your Kids Closer

If you and your children haven’t watched a TED Talk yet, you may be missing out! According to the TED.com website, “TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful...

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K12 Student Heads to West Point

Thanks to his focus, determination, and online education, Jacob H. found himself with terrific college options this month. But in the end, it was no contest for the Bay Virtual Instruction Program of...

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Solutions Found in Online Schooling

In education, one size does not fit all and real solutions come in varying widths. Most successful students need to be challenged. Some need to experience success. Others require a more disciplined...

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Summer Bootcamp Provides Preparation for ACT, SAT College Entrance Exams

The fine line between acceptance and rejection at leading colleges often hinges on SAT or ACT scores, and proper preparation for those tests can make all the difference when it comes to results....

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5 Signs Your Child Has an Awesome Teacher

Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, May 5. More today than ever, we should be thankful for, appreciative of, and gracious to all the amazing educators who go the extra miles to educate our youth....

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Avoiding Student Burnout

Burnout is a psychological term that refers to mental, emotional, and/or physical exhaustion in combination with doubt about one’s abilities and frustration with the situation. It is often associated...

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Tim Tebow’s Impact Being Felt by Homeschoolers

It’s been more than two years since Tim Tebow has thrown a pass in an NFL game. But the former Heisman Trophy winner, who is hoping to make an impact for the Philadelphia Eagles this fall, is still...

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Causes and Cures for Classroom Boredom

Your child trudges home from another day at school. “How was your day?” you ask. “Bor-ing,” comes the reply. “I was yawning in math. I was doodling in science. The teacher just kept going on and on and...

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5 Effective Resources for AP Exam Prep

Studying for any test can be stressful, and preparing for AP exams is no exception. There is additional pressure on high school students because grades in college prep courses, such as Advanced...

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National Honor Society Open to Online Students

National Honor Society (NHS), self-proclaimed as the “oldest and most respected student organization in the United States,” accepts members from online high schools across the country, including K12...

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Career Options: What Will You Be When You Grow Up?

Even the student who can rattle off the square roots of every number from 4 to 4,000, recite the Articles of Confederation, or write a dazzling essay on the long-term socio-economic impact of tsunamis...

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How Students Can Learn to Be Leaders

There’s a reason why college admissions officers look for proven leadership ability when considering applications. As noted by StudyPoint.com, the National Honor Society describes student leaders as...

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K12 Schools Closing Achievement Gap Among Low-Income Students

K12 is making a difference, closing the achievement gap in both reading and math for some of America’s most economically disadvantaged students. A report released June 11 showed that three of K12’s...

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Class Acts: K12 Grad Boosts Financial Literacy in Nevada

This Class Acts series features inspiring online education graduates with promising futures and showcases how individualized, award-winning curriculum and technology enabled these students’ success....

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Why “Soft Skills” Matter in School

Student success relies on many factors, and research shows that soft skills—social skills such as self-regulation, cooperation, and persistence—are important for academic achievement. With evidence...

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How to Turn Poor Grades into Academic Victory

We’ve been conditioned to think that poor grades are negative. Students are discouraged when they don’t receive the grade they hoped for. It’s time to change our attitude toward poor grades and instead...

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The Effects of Sugar on a Child’s Academic Performance

It’s shocking to note that according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average child under 12 consumes 49 pounds of sugar annually. That’s only three pounds less than the average adult despite...

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Class Acts: Ice Skating Athlete AND Salutatorian

Learning Liftoff’s Class Acts series profiles inspiring online education graduates. Their stories showcase how individualized, award-winning curriculum and technology combine to greatly influence...

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What Kids Can Learn from Social Media

Social media use is widespread among students, with studies showing that more than half use at least one platform by the time they turn ten. Many teachers and parents go to great pains to keep their...

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Class Acts: Virtual Academy Makes Graduation a Reality for Teen Mom

Learning Liftoff’s Class Acts series profiles inspiring online education graduates.  Their stories showcase how individualized, award-winning curriculum and technology combine to greatly influence...

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Class Acts: Ohio Honor Student on Target, Jump Starts College

  Learning Liftoff’s Class Acts series profiles inspiring online education graduates.  Their stories showcase how individualized, award-winning curriculum and technology combine to greatly influence...

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Class Acts: Ballet Student Turns Dancing Dreams to Reality

  Learning Liftoff’s Class Acts series profiles inspiring online education graduates. Their stories showcase how individualized, award-winning curriculum and technology combine to greatly influence...

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Class Acts: Valedictorian Bound for London

Learning Liftoff’s Class Acts series profiles inspiring online education graduates.  Their stories showcase how individualized, award-winning curriculum and technology combine to greatly influence...

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Class Acts: Online Student with College Credit to Get Philosophical

Learning Liftoff’s Class Acts series profiles inspiring online education graduates. Their stories showcase how individualized, award-winning curriculum and technology combine to greatly influence...

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Class Acts: From the Cover of SI Kids to a College Scholarship

Learning Liftoff’s Class Acts series profiles inspiring online education graduates. Their stories showcase how individualized, award-winning curriculum and technology combine to greatly influence...

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The 3 Best Home-Based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources for Parents

Some may hear the phrase “social and emotional learning” and immediately dismiss it as a feel-good fad with no educational benefit. In reality, empirical evidence has shown that social and emotional...

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Freedom from Bullying Gives Rise to Academic Excellence

One out of every four students will be bullied sometime throughout their adolescence. That fear of bullies at the school bus, bus stop, classroom, or hallways can push many children away from focusing...

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Why Online Learning Works Well for College-Bound Students

Is online schooling for kindergarten through high school a relatively new concept to you? If so, you may be wondering if students who graduate from online school can attend a top college or university....

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Elite Performers and Athletes in School Use Online Learning on Path to Success

It’s training and travel, it’s passion and commitment, and it’s personalized educational opportunities that enable uniquely gifted students to maximize their talents and potential. Elite performers and...

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My Internship: K12 High School Students Thrive in Real-World Settings

Providing real-world internship experiences for online learners is one way K12 gives students a head start in today’s competitive environment. “Our program is phenomenal,” says Dr. Beth Scott,...

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Harvard Study Finds Student Achievement Valued over Caring and Fairness

A disturbing study from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education seems to indicate the youth of America may value their own success more than traits such as kindness, caring, and...

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K12 Student Author China Dennington Set to Publish Second Book

There’s something about time travel and technologically advanced mermaids helping a young girl fend off the apocalypse that calls to young readers. China Dennington, an Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA)...

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Emotion in Learning: Its Essential Role and the Science Behind It

Think about your favorite teacher, your most embarrassing moment in school, and the one activity you most hated to do in school. You probably did not have to use any cheat sheets or cliff notes to...

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Top Reasons Why Children Refuse to go to School

If getting your child to school on time involves tears, tantrums, and sophisticated negotiation methods, then you’re not alone. On any given school day, nearly a quarter of American kids are digging in...

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5 Out-of-the-Box Techniques to Help Improve Study Habits

Every parent has experienced the frustration of trying to get a child to sit down and study after school ends. You set your child up at the kitchen table with all of his books, papers, and pencils to...

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School Leadership Roles Help Prepare Students for Success

It’s one thing for students to join a club, make new friends, learn new skills or make positive use of their talents. But the benefits of participation can rise to new levels when a student chooses to...

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Infographic: Signs Your Child Is a High Achiever

Is your child a high achiever? See the infographic below to see how many traits your child shares with the average high achiever to find out. High-achieving kids are successful in school but are often...

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Handling Loss Like Miss Universe 2015 Runner-Up

There’s no doubt that life presents plenty of opportunities to address overcoming obstacles when it comes to winning and not winning. Take the recent Miss Universe 2015 debacle, for example. Miss...

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How to Handle FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

You may have heard the acronym “FOMO” in your kid’s vocabulary, or on TV, but still wonder what it actually means. FOMO—the fear of missing out—is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as the “anxiety that...

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