One of the advantages online education provides students is the flexibility to pursue their passions outside of school. Laurel Springs’ student, Fiona Burkard, has taken advantage of this flexibility by pursuing her passions as an equestrian. Fiona began riding horses and taking lessons at age 5, and in the past few years, has begun training…
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Distance Learner
Celebrate National Distance Learning Week with Laurel Springs
This year, National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) is being held from November 10-14. Developed in 2007, NDLW is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the continued growth in distance learning. This nationwide effort creates a greater awareness and appreciation for online education. We encourage you to attend the free webinars that are being held throughout…
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Back to School 101
This guest blog comes from Laurel Springs School’s Director of Education, Megan O’Reilly Palevich. Mrs. Palevich has been a teacher and administrator in both the public and private sectors for the past 20 years. In addition to being a teacher, department chair, curriculum specialist, and academic dean, Ms. Palevich has been a curriculum consultant for…
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Student Spotlight: A Passion for Giving
People find their calling through many avenues. For some it’s by coincidence, and for some they feel it was ingrained in them. For Laurel Springs’ student Madeline (Maddy) Duffy, her love for animals developed into a passion for giving to those in need. After discovering a local animal shelter was in dire need of blankets…
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