Do high school students really want to learn to make a béarnaise or béchamel sauce in their culinary classes? Or do they find it more engaging to explore multiple cuisines that may be part of their family’s history? Culinary instructor Chef Richard Willis has crafted a curriculum that is different than most culinary CTE programs […]
The back-to-school clothes still look new and teens’ backpacks aren’t yet showing any wear. But after just a few weeks of school, many high school students begin to lose interest and start to miss a few days of school. For some, the initial excitement of coming back to school and seeing their friends have passed, […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – (September 16, 2025) – When Flex High School opened its doors in Columbus a decade ago, it was with just 25 students who were eager to experience a high school that offered personalized learning tailored to each student. Today, Flex High Columbus is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a free community event […]
Are employers settling for better-than-nothing applicants to fill their entry-level positions? In a recent J. Wallin Opinion survey of businesses large and small across the U.S., 43 percent said that they have lowered their hiring standards due to reduced skill levels – and of those, 57 percent feel it has negatively affected their business. “We […]
Companies large and small across the U.S. share a growing demand for skilled entry-level workers but see a gap in needed skills and certifications among candidates. Most of them believe additional job training and exposure in high school would help significantly. We recently commissioned an independent survey designed to reveal employer opinions about entry-level hiring, […]
Companies large and small across the U.S. share a growing demand for skilled entry-level workers but see a gap in needed skills and certifications among candidates. Most of them believe additional job training and exposure in high school would help significantly.
There is an increasing demand for personalized learning from students, parents and many educators. From Stanford University and the Rand Corporation, to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, study after study shows that teaching each child in the way they learn best results in better attendance, increased student engagement and lower dropout rates.
Vanessa’s story captivated us earlier this year. She was traveling often to help care for family members and traditional school was not working for her. Vanessa found Flex and changed her story AND her original graduation date! This past June, Vanessa graduated early from Flex Columbus! Congratulations to the team in Columbus for helping Vanessa […]
There is an increasing demand for personalized learning from students, parents and many educators. From Stanford University and the Rand Corporation, to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, study after study shows that teaching each child in the way they learn best results in better attendance, increased student engagement and lower dropout rates. With personalized […]
Flex High understands the importance of developing partnerships in the community – which was demonstrated at our Cleveland school’s recent Slam Dunk Saturday event. Tying the theme into the Cavaliers NBA playoff dreams, the school hosted a huge open house event for its new Annex location at the Richmond Heights site, with 400 students, families […]