How to Earn College Credit in High School
Earning college credit during high school is a great opportunity. The added coursework can be an exciting challenge and helps prepare students for college-level academics. And from a financial perspective, if successful, your student’s efforts can even help to reduce the total cost of post-secondary education. So, how can you…
Getting Started Guide to Cyber School
Thousands of new families have enrolled in one of Pennsylvania’s cyber charter schools this past year. If you’re one of those families, you might be wondering what the upcoming school year will look like. Education expert and former cyber school mom Colleen Hroncich walks through the process of getting her family…
Enrolling in Cyber School
Considering cyber school for the first time? Education policy expert and cyber school parent Marc LeBlond explains how to get started and the options available for Pennsylvania parents: Charter schools are public, tuition-free schools open to all students. They are held to state academic and financial reporting standards, but they…
Cyber School Basics
What are cyber charter schools? Charter schools are public, tuition-free schools open to all students. They are held to state academic and financial reporting standards, but they have more flexibility than district schools in terms of curriculum, school calendar, length of school day, and teacher qualifications. More importantly, charter schools…
Pa. Homeschooling 101: Legal Requirements
Thinking about homeschooling in Pennsylvania but don’t know where to begin? Here’s what you need to know to get started from education policy expert and homeschool mom Colleen Hroncich. Understanding the legal aspects of homeschooling can be intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be so. There are a number of…
Myths & Facts: Homeschooling
While the average kid—or parent—might have rejected the idea of homeschooling just a year ago, COVID-19 could change that sentiment. As face masks, social distancing, rotating schedules, and health risks dull the excitement of a new school year, home education is garnering increased attention and favor. While the switch may…
What is Hybrid Homeschooling?
I have four kids, and when it comes to education, we’ve done it all—district, private, cyber charter, and homeschool. My favorite approach is hybrid homeschooling because it offers the best of all options. With hybrid homeschooling, kids learn in a traditional classroom and at home. The specifics can vary, but…
Can You Afford Private School?
Are you considering private school, but unsure if it’s affordable for your family or questioning where to begin? Many think private school is financially impossible, but there’s good news: Nearly every private school offers financial aid. And many schools have specific missions that aim to help as many people afford attendance as possible. When…
Finding a Private School for Your Child
If you’re looking for a private school in Pennsylvania, here are a few tools that allow you to search based on your location: GreatSchools.orgNiche.comPrivateSchoolReview.comNational Center for Education Statistics…
Charter School Basics
What are charter schools? Charter schools are public schools—meaning they are free to parents as taxpayers—that operate with greater independence and autonomy than conventional district schools. Charter school leaders and teachers have more freedom to create an adaptive learning environment for your child. Charter schools must also maintain a set…