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Personalized Learning – It’s What Teachers Want

Seven in 10 high school teachers agree that a one-size-fits-all education, with the same curriculum and teaching methods for all students, is a thing of the past. In a recent survey conducted by OnePoll, more than half (51 percent) feel uncertain about their ability to impact their students’ performance in a traditional large-group classroom setting. […]

Written by on August 21, 2023

Dual Enrollment Classes Allowed Matthew to Graduate Early

Matthew’s upbringing was conflicted; he grew up in a good home, but he had a broken family. His parents were divorced, but they were always supportive and pushed him to excel. Middle school was challenging because students would often pick on him and, being a pacifist, he didn’t really defend himself. He tried hard to […]

Written by on August 21, 2023

This Teacher is Showing Students How Much She Cares

We see time after time how students can blossom and flourish when just one adult in their life shows that they care. Tanja Politiski is that inspiring, caring teacher for so many of her students…like Zane, a homeless student she was determined to help meet his goal of graduating. He was doing well with school, […]

Written by on July 21, 2023

Changing Stories One Student at a Time

Again and again we hear from our students that coming to our school was life changing. For the first time they had teachers and staff who really listened to them and cared about them as individuals. With their lessons tailored to their strengths, weaknesses and learning styles, they flourished and gained confidence. Many who thought […]

Written by on June 27, 2023

Students: Slide into Summer Break Without Risking the Summer Slide

Learning loss during summer break has been a concern of educators and parents for decades. Summer brain drain is a real thing, with the average student losing up to 34 percent of the prior year’s learning gains during the long break. Fortunately, there is a lot that parents can do to keep their kids engaged […]

Written by on June 27, 2023

Gabriella Changed Her Scenery and Changed Her Story

Growing up around rampant drug use, instability at home and bullying at school is a too common reason high school students give up and drop out.   For Gabriella “Gabby” M., she chose another option by removing herself from the negative situations that surrounded her. While attending a public high school, Gabby was bullied and felt […]

Written by on June 27, 2023

Teacher Feature – Jose Mendoza

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week earlier this month, here is a snapshot of just one of our fabulous teachers who goes above and beyond to help students. When you tell a student that you understand the challenges they’re experiencing, like being behind in credits, trying to learn English and needing to work, they may […]

Written by on May 25, 2023

Mother’s Day Was Extra Special for this Teen Parent – She’s Graduating!

Young mom Savannah celebrated Mother’s Day and is preparing for her high school graduation – something she never thought she would be able to do while caring for her two-year-old son. Sadly, most teen parents have to drop out since they can’t be in a classroom all day. But Savannah found our school’s flexible schedule […]

Written by on May 25, 2023

Jonathan Made the Decision to Change His Story

In His Own Words “What makes a person become better than they once were? Is it the need to achieve something they are unable to obtain, or is it the need to escape a life they no longer want to live? The need for change might be different, depending on the person. But my need […]

Written by on May 25, 2023