A traditional classroom setting offers a bit of a “one-size-fits-all” approach to learning. Each child has their own desk and their own supplies, but that’s often where the individuality ends. A “student-centered” learning experience is a bit different—and, some may argue, a better experience for the child. However, many parents are unfamiliar with the term…

K12 invites students, friends, and family to help us celebrate our Learning Coaches during our first annual Learning Coach Appreciation extravaganza! Learning Coach Appreciation gives students the opportunity to show how much they value the patience, dedication, and support they receive from their Learning Coaches. Learning Coaches—who may be moms, dads, step-parents, grandparents, or legal…

As a parent, it can be worrisome or even frustrating when your child declares that he or she hates school, because it’s so important for their future and their overall success that they develop a love of learning. The first step a parent should take in such a situation is to determine why the student…

Here we go again. The kids say they have given every ounce of effort they have to give to schoolwork, and they’re in dire need of a break. The thought of sitting through another lesson, remembering one more piece of information, and then another homework assignment is absolutely unbearable. So how can you help motivate your…

There is a free online library of children’s classic literature available to you that you may not even be aware of! Dr. Doolittle, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Velveteen Rabbit, and hundreds more are available to the public as free downloads via Project Gutenberg. Project Gutenberg is an online resource, housing more than 45,000…