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Covid-19 learning options have been confusing and in many cases left students feeling lost. This guide offers 5 tips for choosing the right online school and making the switch mid-year. Some private online schools, such as Whitmore School, specialize in self-paced mastery learning. Students can enroll and begin anytime of year.

If virtual school options have you confused, this is the guide for you. Read 9 TIPs for choosing the best educational option for your child.

I was a student at Whitmore School, the world’s first online high school, and it was the best decision my parents could have made for my education. Online School helped me gain independence, self-discipline, and perseverance. I learned to be a problem solver. This is why I was prepared for college level work.

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…

Virtual schools are taking on several new formats as a result of school closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Micro-Schools are brick and mortar learning centers where small groups of students can “go to school” in a safe learning environment with adult supervision. Membership fees start at $250 month and tutoring fees start at $80 hour. Homeschool Pods are forming in neighborhoods all over the country. Organized and facilitated by parents, this option allows parents to take turns as the school facilitator. In this neighborhood option, there are usually no fees. Just neighbors being neighborly. Read more to learn 3 steps to choosing the right online curriculum for your children.

Are you feeling lost in the confusion over your school options for the 2020-21 school year? Many parents are being faced with making decisions about their child’s education that are confusing and overwhelming. School Districts are faced with developing a plan that will allow children to “go to school” safely. The reality is that there are still many unknown factors of the COVID-19 virus.

Millions of children are faced with finding a solution for completing this school year online. Changing schools mid-year can be challenging for both parents and students. Here are 3 steps to help you find the best online solution for your child.  

Need a fresh start?  So, the school year started out OK. But, it hasn’t gone as expected. You don’t want to fall behind a whole year. Online school just might…

Are you looking for a high school solution? Read about online high school vs. traditional high school.

Steve, a parent of Whitmore School graduate, Alina, discusses why online high school was the best choice for Alina. Mastery learning, and a flexible schedule made all the difference in her success. Whitmore encourages students to take charge of their own education. Students work one-to-one with their teachers on every lesson.