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 […]
Are children less able to handle the routine hardships of life than previous generations? It’s a hotly debated topic, but there are factors that may be contributing to kids’ inability to cope with everyday life. “Parents want so much to do the right thing for their children, but some may unintentionally limit their growth by […]
Vanessa always knew she wanted more for herself, but the path wasn’t always clear. Traditional school environments didn’t work for her – even in accelerated classes – and she found herself falling behind. Not because she didn’t understand, but because the traditional model of going to class five days a week just didn’t work. Between […]
For English teacher Mr. Washington, the road to Flex High School was anything but traditional. With nearly two decades of teaching abroad and a passion for connecting with students, Mr. Washington brings a global perspective and a feel for education that connects with every student walking into his classroom. Born and raised in the Detroit […]
Caleb’s journey to Flex High Pontiac wasn’t a straight path — it was a winding road filled with challenges, phone books and a relentless drive to succeed. Caleb was born in Detroit but he spent much of his childhood bouncing between different states. Raised by his mother and traveling with family members, he never quite […]
What sets job candidates apart from one another or from artificial intelligence (AI) in the workforce? A report by the World Economic Forum noted that creative thinking skills are a top priority – followed by problem solving, adaptability and leadership skills. AI lacks creativity because it can’t match human creativity, which is fueled by emotion, experience […]
Our students are often eager to share their stories about how they found our school and how sometimes we were their last option to graduate. We ask the simple question, “What keeps you coming back to our school?” Here is what a few had to say: The atmosphere, sometimes it’s better than being at home, […]
The letter in Patricia Ochoa’s desk is a bit worn from being opened and reread many times over the years. She is a school counselor and the letter is from a former student who graduated a few years ago. Right before she graduated, the student wrote a letter to Ochoa to say thank you for […]