44,000. That’s the number of students waiting to enroll in New York City charter schools right now. At PublicSchoolOptions.org, we know that students shouldn’t have to wait for a great education that meets their needs. We cannot afford to push off today’s education problems on future generations. The 25,000 parents that attended the “Path to…
By: Colleen Cook While change is not always fun, it’s always happening. Whether it’s a change of address, change of job, or change of school, it’s sure to keep you on your toes. This fall, all three of my children start a new season of life. My daughter Cat starts 7th grade and a new…
The parent voice within the school reform movement is paramount to see real change and student success. This idea of parent empowerment was reaffirmed in late July through model legislation proposed by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), “a voluntary membership organization of state legislators dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and…
By: Beth Purcell As another school year kicks off, my family is experiencing a whole new kind of change. With much gratitude to elected officials who trust parents with school choice and the immeasurable benefits of virtual school, both of my amazing children have started college this fall! My son Tyler, who balanced classes at…
By: Tillie Elvrum In case I needed another reminder about how fast time flies, each fall hits me like a ton of bricks. Not only is the change of season evident, but another school year kicks off. This fall, my son J.D. started his second year of college. COLLEGE! While I wipe away tears full…
Today is the final blog installment from the Williams family in Wyoming! We hope you enjoy learning from Trinity, Charity, and Selah. Trinity (Age 10) Online learning works well for me because it can bend and cooperate to my needs. I have type 1 diabetes, so being at home for school makes sure my mom…
By: Elijah Williams This is my fourth year in Wyoming Virtual Academy’s curriculum for online learning, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience! I really enjoy having my mom as my learning coach, and the online classes challenge me everyday. In addition to this, students are given some flexibility to make their own schedules.…
By: Bethany Williams What makes a successful online student? Many people say that being an online student is easier than being a student in a traditional public school. But in reality, there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. You have to be willing to put in the time and effort to hold…
By: Charis Smith My mom is a very passionate person. She has spent the past several years advocating on my behalf so that I can go to a school that works for me. Lately, she has been telling me about some virtual schools around the country that have been threatened with closure based on testing averages.…
Last week, a bill that could have taken away a critical educational option for thousands of California children – AB 1084 – died before it even made it for a vote. This bill was a direct assault on parents’ rights to choose the best school for their children. About 20,000 students benefit each day from…