November 8th, 2018
These pictures of a determined black bear prove that problem solving takes a goal and the grit to go after it. (This is also why I had to stop feeding the…
Read MoreNovember 6th, 2018 in Choosing the Right School, Student to Student
Written by Alina B.
7 great tips on how to graduate early. Make it your goal. Take breaks. No Phone. No TV. Revise, revise revise and go for it!
Read MoreSeptember 17th, 2018 in Parent to Parent Tips, Teacher Tips
Written by Stephanie M.
Parents, consider this a Public Service Announcement. Recently, it has come to our attention that some students have difficulty staying motivated to complete their schoolwork. Some of them may have …
Read MoreSeptember 4th, 2018
Written by Shawna H.
Mental health can be a difficult subject to discuss, however, students are encouraged to reach out to those that adults who support them: parents, guardians, teachers, counselors.
Read MoreAugust 20th, 2018 in Parent to Parent Tips, Student to Student, Teacher Tips
Written by Maggie D.
Take a deep breath. You just did something awesome by taking control of your education! Your future is in your very capable hands. Yours! This is going to be great! …
Read MoreAugust 15th, 2018 in Choosing the Right School, Homeschooling, Teacher Tips
Success in a virtual school! Create the setting, use your support system, reach out, believe in yourself.
Read MoreJuly 31st, 2018 in Choosing the Right School, Teacher Tips
Written by Maggie D.
I’ve been teaching online English at Whitmore School for almost a year, and it’s been one of the coolest jobs I’ve ever had! But like anyone else, I have some…
Read MoreJune 22nd, 2018 in Choosing the Right School, Homeschooling, Parent to Parent Tips, Student to Student
Let’s be candid. Math is HARD. We get that. To be successful in math, students need to be focused, determined and persistent. They need to work consistently to recall the mastered…
Read MoreApril 7th, 2018 in Homeschooling, Parent to Parent Tips
Written by Stephanie M.
It’s funny, even though time marches forward in a straight line, life seems to circle back, always returning to certain themes. Consistency… When our children were infants, we were told…
Read MoreDecember 1st, 2017 in Homeschooling, Parent to Parent Tips
Written by Stephanie M.
Back in my day it was “Dude, we’re with the band” and these days it’s all about “Likes,” “Streaks,” and “Followers,” No matter the time period, it seems like getting…
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