What is Continuous Learning? Continuous learning, or continuity of learning, is the continuation of education in the event of a prolonged school closure or student absence. Continued learning is considered a critical component of school emergency management, as it provides students and families access to teaching and learning resources during the interruption of normal schooling […]
Tell us in the comments what resources you think should be added to this list to help families thrive during their time of quarantine. We'll keep adding to this list each day! Family Entertainment During Quarantine 1. Google Earth Has Virtual Tours of 31 National Parks in the U.S. 2. 15 free broadway plays online […]
Coronavirus is Sparking a Virtual Learning Boom As the world frantically responds to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19 as it’s known in medical circles, virtual learning is experiencing a sudden boom. As countries impose travel bans and quarantines in an effort to control the deadly coronavirus, schools and students around the world have […]
Congratulations are in order for twelve-year old Isabeau Levito, whose promising career as a professional ice skater is only just beginning. After nabbing two major medals at the US Championships, Levito is quickly catching people’s attention. She took gold in 2018 for the juvenile level and silver in the 2019 for the intermediate division and […]
What is Common Core? Way back in 2010, more than forty (40) states adopted the same educational standards for English and math. These standards were called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and were created by education experts, teachers, and parents to better prepare students for both college and the workplace. These educational standards were […]
A new trend in education is the rapid increase in the focus on the mental health of students. The state of Oregon has already passed a bill that provides students with five mental health days per school year. The state of Utah and schools in Montgomery County, Virginia have also implemented policies whereby students are […]
Congratulations to the first ever, IVLA National Honor Society members! The following 10 IVLA students have been granted membership to the NHS. We are extremely proud of what these students have accomplished, as the National Honor Society membership requirements are quite strict. We look forward to seeing how this first semester with this national organization […]
Learning about the unique talents, experiences, and lives of students is perhaps the best part of working for an online school like IVLA. We’ve previously featured students who have accomplished all sorts of triumphs in areas such as photography, motocross, gymnastics, and much more. When education doesn’t restrict students to a specific location or schedule, there are limitless […]
Carlee is a 12th grade IVLA student with a unique decorating passion. About six months ago, Carlee began making decorative arrangements and wreaths. Her new passion began with the unfortunate passing of Pops, her beloved grandfather, in 2018. As a tribute to Pops, Carlee’s grandmother and aunt began teaching themselves how to make cemetery arrangements. […]
From the moment I watched Ken Burns’ documentary, The Civil War, I was hooked. I knew then, at age 13, that history was my passion and I wanted to somehow share that with others. That passion never dimmed and in 2000 I graduated from college and started my career as a history teacher. Since that […]
Interview with Online Student Sarah Lessard Completing your high school education online allows for quite a bit of flexibility in your time management, lifestyle, and ability to live/work anywhere in the world (literally!) Sarah Lessard, a current IVLA student, knows this first hand, particularly when she moved to a military base in North Carolina. Learn […]
One of the most obvious benefits of attending an online school like IVLA is that you can work from anywhere in the world and on your own schedule. Many IVLA students take advantage of this feature by using their time more wisely to practice a particular craft, sport, or musician. IVLA students with aspirations to […]
At International Virtual Learning Academy, we have the honor of working with students who have unique career aspirations, hobbies, and talents. From actors and athletes, to musicians and published authors, IVLA students find the flexibility in their education allows them to hone in on their extracurricular crafts. Most recently we interviewed Anna Leigh Waters, an […]
Sarena Michnick just graduated from IVLA in the spring of 2019. Her hard work during her high school career paid off, winning her an athletic scholarship to Fairmont State University. Read her letter below that she wrote to those considering an education with IVLA. Sarena Michnick's Letter to Incoming HS Students About Getting an Athletic […]
Meet Hunter Talak, who has been playing soccer since he was 4 years old and started playing Club Soccer at the age of 8. Hunter’s dedication, drive, and hard work earned him his first spot on the U.S. Soccer DA at the age of 12. At 13, he played in the MIC soccer tournament in […]
