Raising Awareness for Educational Options Because Every Child Deserves a High Quality Education
* Growing Up Online is a free and informative, interactive eBook from NBC News for parents, teachers and kids about digital literacy and Internet safety. This eBook is divided into two sections. Part 1 is The Parent Primer which includes things like, a short glossary of technical language used in the online environment, a basic [...]
* Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA) qualified for a charter membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) in 2010 and 8 COVA students were inducted as new members in a virtual ceremony held in August. Last night COVA celebrated its 3rd year as a charter member in the National Honor Society and inducted 7 new members [...]
* Today I’d like to recognize and celebrate Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA) teachers, advisors, and counselors who have made a difference in the lives of my children. Our COVA teachers go that extra mile to ensure students are successful in the online model. Teaching effectively in an online school requires that teachers provide students with [...]
* Last night Valkyrie Cadet Squadron had the privilege of being joined by Brigadier General Jim Hall, USAFA retired and Captain Michael Kearns, USAFA retired and formerly a member of the Australian Secret Service. Jim Hall is a parachuting pioneer free falling from the sky since the 1940’s with over 3000 jumps! Check out the [...]
The 2013 American Pioneer of Teaching Award: Now accepting nominations! Once again PublicSchoolOptions.org presents The American Pioneer of Teaching Award to recognize top performing teachers in non-traditional schools. Nominations are now being accepted by completing this Awards/Recognitions Nomination Form. This is a great way to acknowledge and recognize those teachers who go above and beyond [...]
Excitement was in the air for Colorado Cyber School Families! Yesterday was Digital Learning Day and Colorado Cyber School Families began their celebration of the day at the History Colorado Center and then marched to the West Steps of the State Capitol for a Rally. We were joined by Amanda Heiney, Senior Consultant in the [...]
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 6, 2013 for Colorado’s Cyberschool Day at the Capitol. Cyberschools Day at the Capitol is an annual event hosted by the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families (CCCF) and the Colorado Cyberschool Association (CCA). Students, parents, families, teachers, administrators, friends and supporters of online education gather from all over the [...]
Every year I give a shout out to a family favorite video of ours which celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s Life and inspirational message. Our Friend, Martin is the finest magical adventure which brings alive the history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.including authentic historical footage. My version of the video Our Friend, Martin, [...]
* A Teen’s Guide to the Conversation Game is a newly published book by a dear friend of mine, Dr. Kathryn Knox. It’s a book focused on every day conversation. We converse with lots of people all the time, but have you ever thought about how your words make impressions on other people and how [...]
* Thursday, December 6, the Independence Institute co-sponsored a panel discussion entitled “Financing Student Success” . The discussion was moderated by Tony Lewis, executive director of Donnell-Kay and the panel included Colorado State Senator Michael Johnston, State Senator Keith King, Vinny Badolato, VP of Public Affairs at the Colorado League of Charter Schools, and Ben DeGrow, [...]
* Last Thursday Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA) families gathered at Big Bear Ice Arena in Denver for a fun morning of ice-skating and activities. There was cookie decorating and hot cocoa and story time with Marah Merrill, a COVA elementary school teacher. Students also enjoyed visiting the Community Service Station where they had the opportunity [...]
* Our Colorado Online School Families have an abundant amount of social opportunities available to them. Opportunities such as those offered through the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families where families enjoy Colorado Cyber School Park Day, Back-to-School Bowling, and our annual Day at the Capitol. These events are a great way for families to connect [...]
How do you say “no” to drugs? Come join other Colorado cyberschool students in showing how they stay drug free. Simply print out the coloring page by clicking on the link below and get creative with your words and artwork. Contest ends October 31 so hurry and enter for the chance win an iPod shuffle [...]
This year the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families hosted a Back-to-School Bowling event to celebrate the start of the school year. This event was offered at 3 different locations throughout the state. We attended the South Denver event where we were joined by more than 50 cyberschoolers. It was a very fun day getting to [...]
Today’s post is dedicated to a very special lady who I am honored to call my friend. Monique Christensen and I first met through our involvement with our respective state coalitions and then continued on to serve together on the National Coalition for Public School Options. Over the years, Monique has continued to pursue her [...]
Red Ribbon Week is celebrated this year from October 23-31 and this year’s theme is “The Best Me Is Drug Free. Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention program, which reaches millions of Americans during the last week of October every year. It’s a week to participate in community anti-drug events [...]
* Melissa Taylor, owner and author of Imagination Soup has written a book: Book Love: Help Your Child Grow from Reluctant to Entusiastic Reader. Book Love is a playful, animated book for parents with children who don’t like to read. This book offers lots of great ideas that bring you back to the basics, which [...]
* To my family and friends… L’ Shanah Tovah! May this New Year be filled with the answer to your prayers. May the Lord bring you abundant blessings. May your cup overflow with with joy, peace, and hope for the New Year! May this year be the year for New Beginings, posperity, and much happiness!
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