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Online schools offer a great solution to students who need to make up lost credits or want to accelerate their graduation. Many online schools offer the flexibility of working at a pace best suited for the student, and students can complete their school work any time of day. Check out Whitmore School for information on taking online courses.

Have you fallen behind in high school? Do you need to make up credits to get back on track for graduating?  Fortunately, there are several options for you: Credit Recovery…

Many homeschooling parents choose accredited online schools for their teens to complete high school. Accredited online high schools foster independence, problem solving, resilience and critical thinking. Use this 10-point check list to help you choose the right online high school.

Will I get into college?

I get asked this question a lot! Parents, students and all inquiring minds want to know. The short answer is YES, however, it may put your mind at ease by explaining why this is and providing more clarification. There is more than just getting accepted to college. It is important for your child be prepared for the rigors of college work. What is the educational approach of the online high school you are considering?  Are students pushed through their courses to meet semester deadlines, or do students work through their courses at the pace that is best for them? Are the assignments based on memorizing for multiple choice questions, or are students expected to read, research, and communicate their understanding through one-to-one interactions with their teacher?

Taking the time to research online schools is critical to your student’s success. I found that out personally in 2013 when I needed to find an alternative to traditional school…

There are many reasons that parents look to make a school change at mid-year – a family move, teen social drama, health issues or learning challenges. If your current school…

Mastery is the way we learn. The surgeon does not get licensed until he or she has practiced many times, the gymnast and musician practice daily to hone their skills, professional golfers play hours every day to keep their skills – Try, Try Again.

Online school was a unique and wonderful opportunity for me. I was a student at Whitmore School, the world’s first online high school, and it was the best decision my…

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…

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!