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Check out the latest insights from Niyoka McCoy, Stride’s Chief Learning Officer, on the growing trend of virtual pre-k! 👩🏫 ✏️ 🔤 In her article, Niyoka shares how online learning is transforming early education with engaging teachers, interactive activities, and family involvement. Virtual pre-k offers flexibility and accessibility, helping families overcome barriers like long commutes and high costs. With a focus on hands-on projects and 1:1 instruction, children benefit from personalized learning that fosters growth and development. Learn how virtual pre-k is shaping the future of early education here: https://bit.ly/3Ym0rrQ

In this episode of What I Want to Know, Paola Stauffer, Spanish teacher at Florida Cyber Charter Academy joins Kevin P. Chavous to share how she transforms virtual classrooms into spaces of cultural exchange, using technology to unite and ignite understanding. 🌍 💻 Learn how Paola fosters empathy and a deep appreciation for diverse heritages, proving that even in a virtual world, we can create vibrant, culturally rich environments. Listen in here: https://bit.ly/4dTUms3 🎙

Jennifer Wilkinson, Executive Director of Insight School of Oklahoma, highlights how virtual education is transforming the learning experience for at-risk students. 🧑💻📚🚀 With flexibility and personalized instruction, students balancing work, caregiving, or mental health challenges can thrive academically. Virtual schooling offers safe, supportive environments where students can focus on learning without distractions like bullying or social anxiety. At ISOK, students benefit from extracurricular activities, live teacher interactions, and a zero-suspension, zero-expulsion policy, ensuring every student gets the support they need to succeed. Virtual education is breaking barriers and unlocking potential for students across Oklahoma. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4eSFEmu

Join us in celebrating 25 years of leadership, innovation, and growth in education with K12! Meet Abi, one of the inspiring individuals driving our passion for progress and shaping the future of learning.🩺 👩⚕️ 🎓 She’s taking full advantage of her K12-powered education to prepare for her future career. With hands-on experiences that go beyond the traditional classroom and textbooks, Abi is gaining the skills she needs to succeed. Discover her inspiring journey and the many VOICES we’re celebrating as we reflect on 25 years of K12 transforming education. https://bit.ly/4ddMIIM

We are excited to share that Stride, Inc. has been named a finalist in three categories at the annual Tech Edvocate Awards! 🎉 🚀 Best Global EdTech Company: Recognized for empowering over 3 million learners with personalized K-12 education, Stride's offerings adapt to diverse learning needs, supported by 25 years of research and innovation. 📚 Stride Professional Development: A finalist for our comprehensive, on-demand platform that delivers engaging, mobile-friendly courses for educators, driving real professional growth. 🎮 Stride Meets Minecraft: Honored as a finalist for Best Gamification App, this program uses Minecraft Education to bring state-aligned lessons to life through 11 immersive, proprietary worlds. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3A8ja1I

A recent article from The 74 Media highlights a critical issue: students who face housing insecurity are also "school-less," with barriers that keep them from accessing consistent education. 🖥 🤝 👩🎓 This crisis, affecting over a million students nationwide, threatens to get worse without intervention. School choice can be a lifeline for these students. Options like virtual schools and charter programs offer flexible learning environments that can accommodate unstable housing situations. By empowering families with choices, we can help ensure every child, regardless of circumstance, has access to a quality education. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3U86E9a

October marks the start of K12's Days of Kindness! In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, you’re invited on a journey to spread kindness. ❤️ 😊 K12 is empowering parents and students with everything they need for an October-long kindness quest, with daily actions designed to spread positivity and compassion! 🌠 Explore valuable resources on bullying prevention and learn how you can foster a culture of kindness in your community by visiting: https://bit.ly/3Ypd06R

Meet Molly, an online history teacher at K12! 👩🏫 📚 History lessons don’t have to be some relic of the past. Take a look at how Molly teaches them! She shows off her talents as a comedic actor and screenwriter to bring lessons to life for her students. Funny, a little cheesy, and totally engaging, her efforts represent how incorporating new technologies and platforms into online learning helps kids truly connect with their education. 💻 Learn how K12 is celebrating 25 years of leadership, innovation, passion, progress, and growth in education here: https://bit.ly/4ddMIIM.

Why More Students Are Choosing Virtual Schools in Pennsylvania 💻📈 Thousands of families are switching to cyber charter schools like Insight PA Cyber Charter School for flexible, personalized education. According to The Hechinger Report, many parents value the ability to customize their child’s learning, ensuring academic success and a safer environment. With virtual schools, students can manage their own schedules, receive individualized support, and focus on academic growth or career preparation. These benefits are making virtual education a top choice for many in Pennsylvania. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3Y7EQTR

Hispanic Heritage Month may have concluded, but our celebration and recognition continue year-round. New mom and Stride Corporate Communications Specialist, Jismeri Castillo, shares her insights on the joys and challenges of introducing her daughter to Dominican and Peruvian traditions for Learning Liftoff. Through this journey, she discovered how even the smallest customs can profoundly shape a child's cultural identity and sense of self. 🇩🇴 ❤️ Read what she discovered here: https://bit.ly/407fFDo