Having two kids is already a balancing act. When you add multiple extracurriculars into the mix, it’s even more to juggle. Elizabeth Tobin and her family are quite familiar with the struggle. On top of everything they have going on, the kids not only find time to schedule in their studies, but excel in their…
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Online Learning Thought Leadership
Laurel Springs Students Show Off Their Study Spaces
Where do you do your best work? Whether set-up at a desk, plopped down on the couch, or sitting in traffic while being shuttled between activities, Laurel Springs students recently shared the places and spaces where they choose to study. Where the Learning Happens In the classroom, you don’t get a lot of freedom to…
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Tomorrow Starts Today: October Scholarship Deadlines
The cost of a college education can be a nightmare for some people. Seeing those statements for books, room and board, and courses can make you scream! Scholarships help to make it a little less scary. Apply for one of the current opportunities described below for a chance at a real treat. The trick is…
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Laurel Springs Celebrates National Online Learning Day
If you’ve ever logged on to learn something new, this day is for you! According to the National Day Calendar, National Online Learning Day has been celebrated on September 15th since 2016. “It recognizes the online education community…focusing on the significant achievements made through online schooling and the students attending. Learn About the World Through…
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Alumni Spotlight: Erin Smith Kicks It Up a Notch
Laurel Springs alumna, Erin Smith, knows a thing or two about self-discipline. With a passion for martial arts and experience in remote learning, purposefulness and determination is woven through her life on and offline. Her Weapon of Choice While competing with a bo staff may have helped Erin win individual gold medals at the martial…
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Laurel Springs Parent Resources
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes an entire community to educate one. Parents shouldn’t have to feel like they’re alone, especially when their child is learning at home. It may look like it’s just you and your kid sitting at the table, trying to figure out math, grammar, and…
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Alumni Spotlight: Camila Vicioso Dances it Out
When Laurel Springs alumna, Camila Vicioso graduated in 2017, she decided to defer her enrollment to Columbia University for two years. She spent this time taking her dance hobby to a more professional level. Little did she know, her online learning experience at Laurel Springs was about to set her up for even more success. …
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What It Means to Be a Remote Student
When you hear the word “remote,” ideas of something distant and isolated often emerge. Unfortunately, this is not something a remote student needs to succeed. In fact, students who are connected to their studies and collaborate with their peers and teachers are more likely to thrive. And so this is the environment Laurel Springs brings…
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Student Spotlight: Adrianne Reig, Published Poet
“I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t have poetry.” This coming from Laurel Springs senior, Adrianne Reig. While she loves to paint and spoil her betta fish, “writing is really my one true love.” Learn how Adrianne turned this passion into a published book to share her words with the world in its time of…
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5 Questions to Ask When Researching an Online Education
Researching online education options can seem like a daunting task, as many families find it difficult to know what to look for to determine if the school will meet the needs of their child. In addition, parents seeking an alternative to a brick-and-mortar school experience are often searching for a school that will take their…
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