Author: FLEX High

High School Student From the Midwest Changed His Story

Like many students during the pandemic, Haviv A. had a lot of struggles both mentally and academically. When Haviv’s grades started falling, he tried online school but found that wasn’t the right fit. He was faced with either returning to his old school that he disliked or finding an alternative. Haviv stumbled upon FLEX High […]

Written by on August 9, 2022

What Do Parents Really Want for Their Children’s Education?

For Jesse, music is a way of life. He’s been playing bass guitar and touring since he was five years old. But all that travel meant going to school was hard — until he enrolled at our school. He had been to public school and had been homeschooled but found the difference here to be […]

Written by on July 27, 2022

Why Does it Take So Long to Get Your Order When You Go Out to Eat?

The number one problem is a decline in foodservice workers. Seven out of 10 operators report not having enough employees to support demand at their restaurants. Not only did COVID-19 change workers’ perspectives and interest in foodservice, but there has been a steady decline in the labor force in recent years. Since 2000, there are […]

Written by on July 27, 2022

A Media Fellowship Helped Karen Jumpstart a Future in Writing

Karen G. graduated in 2018 but wasn’t ready to start college. She was always a good student and liked writing but, like many high school graduates, she wasn’t sure what type of career she wanted to do for the rest of her life. Then an email landed in her inbox that would set her on […]

Written by on July 27, 2022

The Learning Report – June 2022

There may only be 30 days in June, but the month is chock-full of reasons to celebrate. It’s the month for grads and dads…and we have plenty of both! We are graduating thousands of students this month in more than 20 commencement ceremonies. Congratulations to all our graduating students – and to the dedicated teachers […]

Written by on June 23, 2022

Our School Saved Ali’s Life…and His Future Looks Bright

Have you ever eaten green chicken? Taken cold showers with other people and been locked in a cell 16 hours a day? That was just part of the horror for Ali N., 15 years old and serving time in juvenile hall. He had been running with the wrong crowd and got arrested and sentenced to […]

Written by on June 16, 2022

Much to Celebrate in June

There may only be 30 days in June, but the month is chock-full of reasons to celebrate…It’s the month for grads and dads…and we have plenty of both! We are graduating thousands of students this month in more than 20 commencement ceremonies. Congratulations to all our graduating students – and to the dedicated teachers and […]

Written by on June 16, 2022