Social Studies

Growing Global Awareness

By on February 3rd, 2018

We’ve all heard the term: global awareness. As educators, we’re expected to create citizens who can compete and collaborate in society on a global scale.

But how? And why? And, well, what is it? Continue reading


Twenty Crazy Facts about Florida

By on September 3rd, 2015

This article was written and published by a Florida Virtual School student for the FLVS student newspaper, News in a Click.

FloridaAlthough FLVS students live all around the world, the majority of them live in the state of Florida.

Many people know that Florida, also known as the Sunshine State, is famous for its sunshine, beaches, and warm weather. However, the state has other interesting and a few crazy aspects that many of its natives may not even know about. Here are twenty crazy facts about Florida.

1. Florida is the flattest state in the U.S.

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