With two children currently attending a virtual charter school, the days can run together very easily. The basic schedule of the day tends to run something like this: Wake up Get Breakfast Start school work Get lunch Complete school work Rest of day’s activities (scouts, karate, etc) Generally, there is no set schedule unless the […]
Ashley McLure
Posted inParents, Uncategorized
{Parent's Corner} Preconceived Notions about Virtual Education
Preconceived notions about virtual education annoy me. When it comes to preconceived ideas about a public virtual school, it truly runs the gamut. Comparing a virtual education to a traditional home school is relatively fair, but even then it is not the same concept. Looking at it from a brick and mortar school standpoint is […]
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When a Child Gets Behind – Part 2
When it comes to catching up a child (or multiple children) up on work in a virtual environment, it requires the cooperation of the student and the planning on the part of the parent for it to have a chance to work. Communication with teachers can be key, so maintaining that open line between parents […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, High School, Middle School, Parents
The Flip Side of Virtual Schools: When a Child Gets Behind – Part 1
When a child falls behind in school, the parent looks for help from teachers, family, friends, anyone that can potentially help them help their child. But what happens when both of your kids attend a virtual school ? What if all the  help appears to be completely on the parent’s shoulders? What can be done? I recently […]
Posted inHow to Fix Education, Opinion, Parents
Critical Thinking in Kids
 For those that may have read my blog, particularly a post on stagnation in our schools, you might gather that I highly support the teaching of critical thinking skills. It came as a shock, though, to find out that at least in Texas, critical thinking is looked down upon. You can actually read their […]
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{Parent's Corner} The Frustration of Teens & School
 I’m frustrated and I don’t work well when I’m frustrated. My kids are the same way. Sending children to a virtual school is a challenge in and of itself. Sending them to a school that just opened can be even more so. Why? Because not only is your child adjusting to a new situation […]
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What Would Happen?
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Sometimes we  just don’t realize the situation our children are coming from. In many cases, teachers get children that have had numerous issues before. As a parent, I watch teachers immediately […]
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Virtual Schools: An Alternative Choice for Parents
Many families in Georgia are discovering a new type of public school. It has actually been in existence for several years, but as more [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] parents are looking for alternatives to their […]