28June, 2019
Pathway to the Moon: A Plan to Make Change Happen
- a Dr. Jessica Spallino
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Creating change within organizations and our lives can be daunting and often fueled by fear and resistance. I have often tried to live by the wisdom that if the only thing keeping me from taking a step towards a bold change is fear, then that is the clearest sign that I must do it. In working in...
20June, 2019
The Negative Cycle of Student Immobilization
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School Choice, Charter Schools, educational freedom, mobility
During a time of heated intolerance of public charter schools, we are reminded of those who ultimately suffer the consequences of limited school choice. The potential decline of school choice due to struggles over student revenue are sharpening the impact on those trapped in the poorest of...
03June, 2019
This is Connected Learning
- a Dr. Jessica Spallino
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Method Schools, Online Curriculum, smartfox, student information system, connected learning, learning management system
At Method Schools, we've developed effective online systems and rigorous content we call SmartFox, to not only engage students, but to ensure interaction, collaboration and support for ultimate success in an online environment. Our tools and practices require regular student and teacher...
28May, 2019
We Don't Cut Corners: Quality, Ethics and Choice in California Public Education
- a Mark Holley
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Method Schools, School Choice, public charter school, California legislature, educational freedom, AB 1507, AB 1505, AB 1506
As a charter school today it feels like we're fighting a battle on two fronts. The first is well-known: traditionalists who are against individual choice in education. Everyone needs a boogeyman, and for public education it's been things like perceived lack of funding, the digital divide, new...
15May, 2019
The Disenfranchising of California Families
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School Choice, Charter Schools, California legislature, educational freedom, AB 1507, AB 1505, AB 1506
I grew up in a strict Democratic household. So severe in fact, that anyone who did not share the same beliefs was left to feel moderately or even extremely uncomfortable in our home. We represented the working class and with my father as an impassioned union steward, we closely aligned ourselves...
23April, 2019
A Healthy Breakfast and Student Academics
- a Dr. Richard Krejcir
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success, importance of breakfast, breakfast and school performance
18April, 2019
Every Homeschooler Needs a Tribe
- a Kimberly Phillips
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Socialization, personalization, homeschooling, extra-curricular activities, community service, homeschool socialization
Homeschool Families Need a Tribe
“We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow man.” -Herman Melville
Back in the 50s when my mother was a young girl, she grew up in a neighborhood where it was rare to own a second car. Most of the families in her community...
29March, 2019
Spring Break Into Fun
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Field Trips, hands-on learning, experiental learning, spring break
4 Fun Family Activities for Spring Break
Taking a mini-vacation with your family builds lasting memories. As a child, I remember my parents taking my brother and me on so many trips near and far, but I remember every trip and how much fun I had. Until this day, I reminisce about the events with...
26March, 2019
5 Tips to Note Taking
- a Dr. Richard Krejcir
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how to study, How to take notes, Note Taking Tips, Audio Notes, mind mapping notes, notetaking, how to outline, Outlining Notes, diagramming notes, taking notes
What is the most effective way to take notes?
Taking notes is not an easy task for most students. Most will not want to do it while others will struggle as they stare at a blank piece of paper not. At the same time, research tells us that when we write something down, we will remember it better....
19March, 2019
5 Tips for Successful Independent Study
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Independent Study, smartfox, virtual school, online homeschool, Online charter school, Homeschool with Method Schools, homeschooling, routine, virtual school routine, Virtual public school, homeschool tips
5 Tips for Successful Independent Study
When you join the wondrous world of a quality virtual charter school, you have plenty to gain; a better education as well as the flexibility to have fun and be successful. You will find it engaging for your child, the one who get easily bored at school....
