Parents care deeply about their children’s educations. And that’s a good thing. Studies have shown that when parents are involved in their children’s schooling, those kids earn higher grades, score better on tests, have better social skills and behavior, and are more likely to go on to college.
Educating yourself about education options and topics is a great start toward becoming more involved in your child’s school life. We offer the following articles to help you on your journey.

Who Fares Best in a Virtual Environment?

By Emily Puro

While online education has shown great promise as an effective model for many students, virtual schooling is not for everyone. A briefing produced by the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) cites an analysis of several research studies focused on K-12 online learning, finding that students who succeed in online schools typically “enjoy technology, have strong language skills, and are visual learners; they also have consistent parent support and are involved in non-academic activities.” More…

The Future of Oregon’s Virtual Public Schools

By Emily Puro

Two bills are being considered in the 2009 Oregon State Legislature that would significantly limit access to online education in the state. Currently, state law requires at least 50 percent of the students enrolled in a charter school offering online courses to be residents of the district that sponsors the charter, unless the school applies for and is granted a waiver.

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How do Virtual Public Schools Operate?
The Nuts and Bolts of Online Learning

By Emily Puro

The concept of a “virtual education” can be a bit hard to grasp. Here’s a Q and A that provides some of the basic information on how these learning institutions operate.

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