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FLVS Corkboard: Spring Highlights
By Florida Virtual School on February 8th, 2021
Hey Florida Virtual School students and families! We hope the start of spring semester is being kind to you. At FLVS, there are all kinds of ways to get involved beyond our online courses. We’re happy to share a few highlights of upcoming events.
Continue readingCreative Ideas for Counselors of Online Students
By Florida Virtual School on February 1st, 2021
In honor of National School Counseling Week, we’re sharing tips for counselors to help students thrive in virtual learning environments. With the challenges posed by the pandemic, school counselors around the country have played an important role in helping students stay on track with their education.
Continue readingTeachers Share Fun Ways to Encourage Reading
By Florida Virtual School on January 27th, 2021
In honor of Celebrate Literacy Week, we’re sharing tips for parents to encourage students’ love of reading. The importance of reading or being read to cannot be overstated, with an impact that extends beyond just hearing stories.
Continue readingOnline Course Development: Bringing It All Together
By Florida Virtual School on December 7th, 2020
Known for high academic standards, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has earned numerous awards for excellence and innovation in online learning. The FLVS Curriculum Development team strives to uphold the level of education that FLVS is widely recognized for when developing new online courses and enhancing current courses.
Continue readingFLVS Corkboard: Winter Newsletter
By Florida Virtual School on December 4th, 2020
It’s hard to believe it’s December already! The winter holidays always bring a bustle of fun and festivities and we are excited to share several activities happening soon. But first, from all of us at FLVS, we wish you and your family a wonderful and safe holiday season.
Continue readingReasons to Stick with Online School this Spring
By Florida Virtual School on November 23rd, 2020
With so many families new to online learning this year, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is focused on helping current students and families plan for a successful spring semester.
Continue readingBuilding Online Courses from the Ground Up
By Florida Virtual School on November 2nd, 2020
When creating online curriculum for students, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) strives to design courses that provide an engaging experience and challenge Kindergarten-12th grade students to master key concepts. The FLVS Curriculum Development Team is paving the path of excellence in online learning through high-quality content, including videos, recordings, and interactive activities.
Continue readingFLVS Corkboard: Fall Newsletter
By Florida Virtual School on October 12th, 2020
We hope you’re Fall-ing in love with the many student activities and events you can be a part of with FLVS. Here are some notable activities happening this fall.
Continue readingFLVS Celebrates Teachers on World Teachers’ Day
By Florida Virtual School on October 5th, 2020
Every August, thousands of teachers prepare for the new school year, decorating their classrooms, organizing lessons, and brainstorming fun activities for students. Teachers at Florida Virtual School are no different! Although they may not have a physical classroom where they can see students daily, FLVS teachers find unique ways to create engaging learning experiences for students in the virtual classroom.
Continue readingFLVS Teacher Receives Yale Educator Award
By Florida Virtual School on September 25th, 2020
Florida Virtual School is proud to announce that one of our teachers, Samantha Rimes, was honored as a recipient of the 2020 Yale Educator Award. This award, sponsored by the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions, recognizes educators from around the world who inspire and support their students to perform at high levels and to achieve excellence.
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