In the News: Local teen’s project thanks ‘Medical Angels’
6/23/20 – Courtney Guice felt she had to do something to support the frontline healthcare workers risking their health and families to care for COVID-19 patients. So the aspiring Division 1 tennis player put her mind and heart to the task and formed Meals for Medical Angels, her effort to provide ICU nurses and doctors with a water bottle filled with a restaurant giftcard for a lunch, chocolate and a note of encouragement and thanks. Read More
Laurel Springs School Highlights California Seniors, Celebrates Largest Graduating Class in School History
6/11/20 – Nearly 90 high school seniors in California have officially graduated this year from Laurel Springs School, a leading pioneer in online K-12 education, ending a universally unconventional school year on a high note. Read More
Laurel Springs School Highlights New York Seniors, Celebrates Largest Graduating Class in School History
6/11/20 – Nearly 40 high school seniors in New York state have officially graduated this year from Laurel Springs School, a leading pioneer in online K-12 education, ending a universally unconventional school year on a high note. Read More
Laurel Springs School Highlights Florida Seniors, Celebrates Largest Graduating Class in School History
6/11/20 – More than 35 high school seniors in Florida have officially graduated this year from Laurel Springs School, a leading pioneer in online K-12 education, ending a universally unconventional school year on a high note. Read More
Press Release: Laurel Springs School Hosts First-Ever Online Graduation Ceremony, Virtual Prom
6/9/20 – Laurel Springs School, a leading pioneer in online K-12 education, held virtual National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) inductions, a graduation ceremony, and prom as part of its Year-End Celebrations from Wednesday, June 3, to Friday, June 5. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the events were moved online, although they are traditionally held in-person and were originally slated this year for Anaheim, California. Read More
Unsure About Sending Your Child Back-to-School this Fall? Try an Online Summer Course First: Laurel Springs School
6/3/20 – As widespread school closures leave families feeling uncertain about the path ahead for their child’s education, Laurel Springs School offers a solution for students in Kindergarten through grade 12: try an online course through the school’s Summer Program. Read More
In the News: Local teen’s project thanks ‘Medical Angels’
5/14/20 – A desire to help others during the COVID-19 crisis combined with firsthand experience about the role medical professionals can play to make lives better shaped a local teen’s vision for an ongoing tribute to nurses and doctors. Read More
In the News: Chester County Online School Hosts Innovative Virtual Model UN Conference
5/13/20 – Laurel Springs School, a leading pioneer in online K-12 education, hosted a first-of-its-kind virtual Model United Nations (UN) conference on Friday, May 8, with participation from the Lebanese American University of New York (LAU). Read More
Laurel Springs School Hosts Innovative Virtual Model United Nations Conference
5/12/20 – Laurel Springs School, a leading pioneer in online K-12 education, hosted a first-of-its-kind virtual Model United Nations (UN) conference on Friday, May 8, with participation from the Lebanese American University of New York (LAU). Read More
Teaching critical thinking skills in the online classroom
4/29/20 – The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed new challenges around teaching essential skills such as critical thinking—here are some strategies to help. Read More
In the News: Nutmeg Ballet students continue to dance, from a distance
4/29/20 – Twenty years ago, Lee Ann Womack sang, “If you have the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.” The Nutmeg Ballet is still dancing – from a distance. Read More
Laurel Springs School Introduces Online Registration for Part-Time Students
4/29/20 – Laurel Springs School, a leading pioneer in online K-12 education, announced that online registration is now available for students in Kindergarten through grade 12 who want to enroll in part-time study. Read More
In the News: ‘Senioritis meets the apocalypse’? Virtual AP classes are hard during coronavirus closures, but students, teachers are figuring it out
4/26/20 – The month of May has always loomed large for high-school students taking Advanced Placement courses — it’s when students sit for high-stakes tests that will determine whether they’ve learned enough to earn college credit. Read More
In the News: His ballet dreams await in California. During coronavirus, he’s in his N.J. living room.
4/20/20 – A 15-year-old ballet dancer planning to attend the San Francisco Ballet School is training in a makeshift living room studio amid the coronavirus shutdown. Read More
Laurel Springs School Expands Career Exploration Program, Unveils Microcourses for Upper School Students
4/14/20 – Find Your Drive adds Engineering, Law and Justice, Marketing and Communications, and Visual Arts; Exploratory Microcourses debut as millions of students move to online learning. Read More
In the News: School leaders make quick adjustments to online learning
4/2/20 – School leaders navigating coronavirus closures have already made changes on-the-fly to online learning programs to help students and educators overcome the numerous challenges, including access and illness. Read More
Laurel Springs School Launches First-of-its-Kind Online Summer Course to Prepare High School Students for College Success
4/1/20 – Laurel Springs School, a leading pioneer in online K-12 education, today announced that for the first time, it will be offering one of its Academy courses, Strategic Learning and Growth: Building a Foundation for College Success, this summer. Read More
In the News: Newport Beach’s Max McKennon sees coronavirus affect Grand Slam tennis dreams
3/31/20 – Newport Beach resident Max McKennon has never been to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England, the home of the prestigious Wimbledon tennis tournament. Read More
In the News: Virtual Education Dilemma: Scheduled Classroom Instruction vs. Anytime Learning
3/30/20 – With schools shut down across America, K-12 teachers faced with a question many likely thought they’d never have to ask: When and how often during the school day do my students need to see me? Read More
In the News: Bexley violinist wins 2020 Young Musicians Competition
3/24/20 – As the winner of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s 2020 Young Musicians Competition, 16-year-old violinist Cecilia Martin said she is looking forward to one day becoming a professional musician. Read More
In the News: Good Works!: Amazing Gracie, a teen making the world better one month at a time
3/23/20 – While most local families are just beginning to navigate “remote learning” and seeking extra opportunities to help others in this coronavirus pandemic, one La Cañada teen has been thriving for years through online education while making her world a better place, one month at a time. Read More
Laurel Springs School Publishes Best Practices Guide for Teaching Online for K-12 Teachers
3/23/20 – Laurel Springs School, a leading pioneer in online K-12 education, today announced it has published a new resource for K-12 teachers: Best Practices for Teaching Online. Read More
In the News: Looking for the perfect academy? Here’s the best of the West
3/20/20 – As the 2019-20 ski season comes to a close, it’s already time to start looking ahead at next season. Thinking about joining a club program for the first time, or considering a traditional academy option? For those parents and athletes looking to step up their ski racing career next season, Ski Racing Media has compiled a guide of eastern, western, and internationally based academies that could be your next home for the winter. Below is a list of western options. Read More
In the News: Thompson High junior claims Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen
3/18/20 – Marcelle LeBlanc, a 16-year-old junior at Laurel Springs School, was crowned Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen 2020 at Thompson High School Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 8. Read More
In the News: Are Online Schools the Answer to Bullying?
3/15/20 – Virtual schools — also referred to as online schools, virtual/online academies, virtual charters — are public and private institutions that offer comprehensive, remote educational experiences, and they’ve been in existence since long before COVID-19 school closures had parents across the world looking into homeschooling and remote-schooling options. Read More
Laurel Springs School and Minerva Project Launch Strategic Partnership
2/26/20 – Today Laurel Springs School and Minerva Project announced their strategic partnership that will bring Minerva’s innovative pedagogy, curriculum, and virtual learning environment to Laurel Springs Upper School students beginning this spring. Read More
In the News: Village Academics Redefines Education, Breaks the Mold for Students
2/24/20 – We’ve all heard the old adage, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Shaping a child’s education not only in the realm of academics, but within the world around them, requires a community of parents and educators who are dedicated to the cause. At Village Academics, a “hybrid homeschooling” facility in Mount Pleasant, S.C. families can expect exactly that experience. Read More
In the News: Students travels the world while attending online school
1/1/20 – The flexibility of a private online school has helped one senior high student dive into her studies while traveling the world with her family. Read More
Press Release: Find Your Drive, Career Exploration Program, Launches at Laurel Springs School
8/21/19 – Laurel Springs School, a fully accredited online private school, today announced the official launch of Find Your Drive, a career exploration program for the school’s students in grades 9 through 12. Read More
Press Release: Laurel Springs School Announces Partnership with Future Champions Golf; Sponsors International Championship for World’s Best Junior Golfers
8/19/19 – More than 650 junior golfers from 37 countries traveled to Palm Desert, Calif., to compete in the 2019 Future Champions Golf Club (FCG) Callaway World Championship on July 14. The annual event is one of the world’s largest junior golf tournaments. Read More
Press Release: Laurel Springs School Opens 2019-2020 Enrollment; Unveils New Career Exploration Program
7/23/19 – Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are now enrolling in Laurel Springs School for the 2019-2020 school year. Laurel Springs is a fully accredited, online private school serving students globally who desire a flexible, challenging, high-quality educational experience. Read More
In the News: Laurel Springs Featured in Your Teen Mag
7/9/19 – The article, “Preparing for College Starts Freshman Year of High School,” covers the different ways that younger high school students can start preparing for college applications ahead of the curve. Read More
Press Release: Laurel Springs School Hosts In-Person Graduation Ceremony; Prom for Online Students
6/20/19 – Laurel Springs School (LSS), a fully accredited online private school with offices in West Chester, Pa., and Ojai, Calif., hosted its annual Year-End Celebrations in Orlando, Fla., from June 12 to June 14. Read More
In the News: Laurel Springs Gifted & Talented Academy Student Raises $7k for Pediatric Scoliosis Research
6/12/19 – Thea Flanzer — the self-proclaimed “Bionic Girl” — is just 16-years-old, yet quite the impressive high school junior. On Saturday, May 18, she hosted Shine for the Spines, a cabaret event that raised nearly $7K for pediatric scoliosis research. Read More
