These are the stories of kids, who for a variety of reasons ranging from opportunities to seize to obstacles to overcome, chose to be leaders in their learning and forge their own paths.
In all cases they incorporated some degree of online learning into their educational mix. What matters is not why so much as it matters that they did and how their choices transformed their lives.
From rural India to rural Idaho, freedom from limitations in learning
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
From foster care to first generation high school grad and college freshman
Blended schooling gave her freedom to grow beyond traditional education constraints
Blended learning student advocate: SCOTT’S STORY →
Distraction-free learning environment enabled him to earn his Associates degree while still in high-school
Transcended bullying and labeling by switching schools
Proving one can thrive with a disability with belief and persistence
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Early identification of career in computers
Overcoming the limitations of geography as an athlete and student
From nearly expelled to a National Education Reimagined Fellow: JEMAR’S STORY →
Rural student enrolled in cutting-edge tech-based program: SKYLAR’S STORY →
Maximizing college credits while in high school
Change in caregiver + change in school = realizing new dreams
Realized his dream of owning his own auto shop: AUSTIN’S STORY →
Found maximum learning value taking advanced online science classes
high-achieving Student maximizes the benefits of online learning
Dancer living life in pursuit of her passion
Earned her Associates degree before high school diploma
Flexible learning environment cultivate young entrepreneur: THOMAS’ STORY →
From online learning skeptic to advocate
