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Sal Khan’s New Online School Wants to Make ‘Mastery Learning’ Global

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The students had enrolled in the latest effort by Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, the online tool he started by making videos on YouTube that is now used by hundreds of districts in the U.S. Khan’s new project is a fully online school with a mix of self-paced online learning and group activities.

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Amazing Benefits of Taking a Short Course

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But here is some things that you need to know about the short course: All study materials are delivered online. A short course is very flexible because it is an online school where every student manages their time of study. Students can study anywhere and anytime they want. Students manage their time studying.

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School Makes Some Students Anxious. Is Physically Showing Up Necessary?

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Sometimes, in a rush to help avoidant students, schools will put them in online school, says Anna Swan, a clinical psychologist. Yet some psychologists argue that the goal should be to bring these avoidant students back into the physical building. She says that approach is rarely the most helpful solution.

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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

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Interactive platforms like accredited online schools K-12 often include features that cater to diverse learning styles, such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. You’ll find that they’re perfect for tailoring education to individual needs by allowing students to work at their own pace and explore subjects in depth.

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Curriculum Companions Start August 8th

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Start date for the 2016-17 online school year: August, 8, 2016. Curriculum Companion Wikis (K-5 only) follow a tech professional as s/he teaches each lesson in the SL K-5 curriculum textbooks.

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Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success

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In addition to traditional high schools, online schools in Arizona have emerged as an alternative education option, providing flexibility and personalized learning experiences for students. These virtual institutions offer a range of courses and programs tailored to individual learning styles and needs.

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Skip high school. Go straight to college. Here’s how!

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By Rylie VanOrsdol In my fourteen years of life, I have been public schooled, online schooled, charter schooled, private schooled, Montessori schooled, and homeschooled. I’ve skipped a grade and completed a grade in three months online.

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