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My Virtual Academy collaborates with school districts in a partnership to deliver customized online learning academies for K-12 students. While My Virtual Academy is committed to providing the best possible alternative education programs, we also know that parents and guardians need resources for their biggest questions.
The My Virtual Academy blog was established to help answer these questions and provide students with useful information about our program offerings and current education trends. We invite you to read the My Virtual Academy blog. Be sure to review our frequently asked questions for more information.
Families Giving Back. Ways to Give Thanks.
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are falling, turkey is to be had, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to turn your family’s attention away from football and the big feast and figure out ways to “give thanks” and give back to...
Why Choose a Virtual Academy? How will I know if it’s right for me?
In years past, when a child was enrolled in school, they attended in the traditional brick-and-mortar building. That was the only option. Didn’t matter if the child was gifted and needed a more challenging curriculum, if the child struggled and needed additional time...
Scavenging for All Things Fall!
When fall finally rolls into town, we’re all ready for it! The dog days of summer have come and went and we are ready to start nestling down in our cozy sweaters and fall boots. It’s also a time when people love to be outdoors. The beautiful leaves are changing colors...
Stress Under 18. It’s the Real Deal.
Often times, as adults, we think our children don’t have a care in the world. We think they should have no reason to have stress or worries, but a study done by the American Psychological Association says we should rethink that. In fact, it revealed that 1 in every 5...
Spooktacular STEM Projects to Try Today!
There are tons of projects that you can do from home all year round that teach kids STEM, but with any holiday come new, exciting projects that are sure to keep your child entertained while learning a thing or two! Check out these Halloween themed STEM projects that...
Cyberbullying: Can You Spot the Signs?
Think back for a minute and envision the days when you were in grammar school. Chances are when I say the word “bullying,” a few faces probably come to mind instantly. You can most likely think of at least one person who was bullied and at least one person who was the...
What is Personalized Learning?
Danielle Yanssens Personalized Learning “refers to a diverse variety of educational programs, learning experiences, instructional approaches, and academic support strategies that are intended to address the distinct learning needs, interests, aspirations, or cultural...
Reading: Reach Endless Academic Dreams
The importance of reading has always been a great necessity since the beginning of time. Mankind originally created a means by which to communicate with one another in the form of print, most commonly known as Egyptian hieroglyphics. In today’s society, children must...
What are your English Teacher’s Favorite Books?
Hello from the My Virtual Academy English Department. Since March is reading month, we wanted to share with you some of our favorite books. Mrs. Trost (English IA/B, English IVA/B) Charlotte's Web by E.B. White This book stars a young pig, Wilbur, whose purpose...