December 30th, 2018 in Choosing the Right School, Homeschooling, Mastery Learning, Student Tips
Written by Ellen R.
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,…
Read MoreDecember 24th, 2018 in Academic Success in Online School, Choosing the Right School, Homeschooling, Mastery Learning, Staying Motivated, Student Tips
Written by Alina B.
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…
Read MoreNovember 8th, 2018 in Academic Success in Online School, Mastery Learning, Staying Motivated, Teacher Tips
Written by Ellen R.
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 Academic Success in Online School, Choosing the Right School, Mastery Learning, Student Tips
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 Learning Coach in Online School, Parent Tips, Staying Motivated, 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 in Academic Success in Online School, Parent Learning Coach in Online School, Staying Motivated, Teacher Tips
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 Learning Coach in Online School, Staying Motivated, Student Tips, 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, Parent Learning Coach in Online School, Parent Tips, Teacher Tips
Written by Rachel Y.
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, Mastery Learning, Staying Motivated, 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 Academic Success in Online School, Choosing the Right School, Homeschooling, Mastery Learning, Parent Learning Coach in Online School, Teacher Tips
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…
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