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, […]
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 […]
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, […]