By: Danielle Yanssens I often hear commercials on the radio and have advertisements pop up on my laptop for virtual
Have a Fresh Perspective in the New Year and Keep it All Year Long!
By: Danielle Yanssens My Virtual Academy is starting off the New Year at a new location. Everything is clean and
What is Coding?
December 7th through the 13th was Computer Science Education Week, and all week My Virtual Academy encouraged both students and
Text Me!
By: Danielle Yanssens As middle and high school educators for a virtual school, we are often frustrated when we try,
Educating Educators About Online Middle and High Schools
By Danielle Yanssens Yes, I work for an online middle and high school. I am proud of the work that
Sharp Pencils and Struggling Students
By Dani Yanssens I LOVE sharp pencils! They make me feel happy and energetic and I immediately want to create
Keeping up with “The Information Evolution”
“If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.” ~ John Dewey By: Danielle Yanssens
An Increase in Adolescent Mental Disorders is Causing Many Teens to Turn to Alternative Education Options
By: Danielle Yanssens Studies have shown a rise in anxiety, depression and behavioral disorders among teens. According to Psychology Today
You Can Be a Key Ingredient in Helping an At-Risk Student Earn Their High School Diploma
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ISTE 2014
The ISTE conference 2014, held in Atlanta, Georgia, was an amazing experience! The conference kicked off with keynote speaker, Ashley