This past year has stretched and challenged many caregivers, students, and teachers to approach learning differently. Although here at PacPrep, we have been doing online learning for many years, the idea of virtual learning was a new concept for many. We have found that a significant number of students that previously only experienced traditional, in-person instruction, thrived in a virtual learning environment. Families are now challenging the status quo and determining if virtual or hybrid models will help their child thrive academically.

We have found that children enrolled in summer courses have their love of learning reignited and are less likely to experience dreaded summer boredom. Our one-on-one model allows us to tailor each course to the wants and needs of each student and their family. By enrolling in PacPrep’s summer semester, your child can have the freedom to explore specific courses relating to their passions!

Ring in the new school year with a virtual dose of school pride. During Spirit Week, we encourage students to dress up in their comfiest, silliest, and most out-there costumes when meeting with their teachers.

While fall 2020 isn’t what any of us expected, it has come with so many opportunities to grow, experiment, and hone our pedagogical practices. We are so amazed by the resilience of our instructors and our students as they navigate the world of 1:1 virtual learning. As we head into the spring semester, now is the perfect time to do an inventory of your practices. Are you following these eight tips for success with online teaching?

Are screens bad for kids? The answer depends on who you ask.

It’s just the start of summer but parents can start thinking now about plans for fall.

If you come away from this article understanding one new thing about homeschooling, we hope it’s this: homeschooling is not regular school.

When it comes to engaging students in online learning, having access to the right technology (and knowing how to employ it) makes all the difference.

While we fully embrace the transformative power of in-home private education, technology has allowed us to bring this experience to students, no matter where they live.