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Back to School Tips and Tricks

Back to School Tips and Tricks

Fall is fast approaching and we are excited to welcome all new and returning students back to PA Virtual. How can parents help make sure students are as prepared as possible and set up for success this school year? Here are a few tips and tricks! Establish a work space and schedule for your ...
Parent Ambassador Program

Parent Ambassador Program

When her son was ready to start Kindergarten, Jen Brodhag knew she wanted to find a place where she could give her children a structured curriculum in the comfort of her own home. Critics of cyber education are often teachers who don’t think that the classroom setting can be mimicked in the home. ...
PA Virtual Welcomes Dr. Chandler!

PA Virtual Welcomes Dr. Chandler!

This summer PA Virtual announced that Dr. John Chandler, a veteran of cyber charter education, would be joining the PA Virtual team as our new Chief Executive Officer. Lifelong educator and outgoing CEO, Dr. Joanne Barnett announced her retirement plans earlier this year. Under her leadership, PA ...
In Defense of Cyber Schools: Alumni Perspective

In Defense of Cyber Schools: Alumni Perspective

Kyra Smith-Cullen is a PA Virtual graduate from the Class of 2011. She attended Lock Haven University to study Journalism and currently works as a copy editor for the Daily Item. In the following article that was published in the Daily Item, Kyra shares and dispels some of the arguments that are ...
Stopping the Summer Brain Drain Part II

Stopping the Summer Brain Drain Part II

In the heat of the summer, it can be difficult to motivate youngsters to leave the air conditioned bubble in the living room and even harder to encourage them to take part in activities where they can stimulate their minds. Studies have shown that students can lose up to one month of skills and ...
Stopping the Summer Brain Drain Part I

Stopping the Summer Brain Drain Part I

Each fall teachers work with students who have fallen ill with the dreaded summer “brain drain.” Symptoms include learning loss, forgetting math formulas, and even a decrease in vocabulary. For some, it may seem as if lessons students learned during the school year have melted away in the summer ...

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