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Enroll Early and get a $50 Amazon Gift Card
A Unique Offer from a Unique Company Global Student Network is offering a $50 Amazon Gift Card as a "Thank You" for enrolling early. Simply, each FULL TIME student enrolled by August 31, 2014 will be applicable for a downloadable $50 Amazon Gift Card. ("Start Date"...
You Don’t Have to Simply Swallow Common Core
“Common Core.” From school board meetings to social media rants and raves, you hear that divisive phrase mentioned everywhere! How could two little words either thrill or terrify so many?! The concept behind Common Core is to answer the age-old question – How can we...
Who Has Time for Summer School?
Your summer school program can offer more for less! With school funding being what it is (or isn’t!), it can be difficult to facilitate an excellent summer school program. Online learning from Global Student Network offers high-quality courses in a cost-effective...
Need Summer School?
Usually, Failed algebra + can’t fit biology in next year’s schedule = EXPENSIVE SUMMER SCHOOL! Not with $125 courses at Global Student Network! With this limited time offer, Algebra + Biology = Plenty of cash left in the wallet to go on vacation! Quality online...
A Homeschool Dad
The cards have been opened, the new ties hung in the closet, the new gadgets are in use. But before we completely pack away another Father’s Day, we want to recognize the winner of our Proud to be a Homeschool Dad contest! Steve wins a $50 Amazon Gift Card! Steve...
From Dad’s Point of View
During a contest challenging readers to tell us why they are thankful for homeschool, we received this piece. Thanks, Dean, for sharing your perspective on homeschool! We have homeschooled all three of our children for various years of their lives. We currently home...
Homeschool Check Up
Here I sit in the dentist office. Having 5 kids you could spend a lot of time in the dentist office! Checkups last month all went well – no cavities! Today is sealant day. Of course, checkups and preventative measures are important. Why else would I relegate...
Proud to be a Homeschool Dad
So, Dad, with Father’s Day just around the corner, we want to hear from you! Tell us how you participate in your children’s homeschool experience. What do you like best about the education choice you have made? Do you have a favorite memory? We want to hear all...
Top 10 Reasons for Online Learning
Global Student Network has been providing online curriculum for 10 years. In 10 years and serving 10s of thousands of students, GSN lists these 10 reasons for choosing web-based learning. Effective Because students can only progress to the next lesson after having...
Arts and Learning
When you bring out the paint brushes or pull the bench up to the piano, you’re doing more than allowing your child to be creative or teaching them a musical skill. You are increasing their capacity to learn! According to a federal report by the Arts Education...
Online Learning Helps Young Actor Balance Work and School
There are many reasons why families choose online learning, but few share the same reason as Braxton Beckham. Last year, Braxton (then age 12) was a virtual student because he was also pursuing a career. What career, you might ask? Acting! Braxton will be on the big...
Lockdowns, Tornadoes, and Homeschool
There are many reasons parents choose to homeschool their children. Some parents seek stronger academics while others look to escape common core curriculum. Many parents tout the benefit of time together as a family and opportunity to influence their children...
Homeschoolers Hit the Big Screen
Homeschoolers have been noted for many things. They are spelling bee champions and well sought after college recruits. While there have always been actors with a homeschooling background (for example, Elijah Wood and Raven Symone), homeschoolers are penetrating the...
What is a homeschool mom? Here is what we came up with:
Handles it all one day at a time (some days better than others!) Opens the door and sends her kids out to play! Manages laundry, spelling, dinner, algebra . . . Encourages her kiddos to always do their best. Science experiments? She says, “Bring ‘em on!” Coach par...
Student of International Virtual Learning Academy in New Movie with Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler
Besides taking courses with International Virtual Learning Academy* last year, Braxton Beckham was also pursuing his acting career by shooting a film! Braxton will be on the big screen in a just a couple of weeks alongside Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler in the movie,...
7 Daily Habits to Help Kids Learn Better
Like most parents, I’m always on the lookout for tips to help my kids be the best they can be. The following were developed by a local health provider. As I read through these, I realized our family does well in some of these categories and could use some more...
Time for Homeschool Curriculum Inventory!!
It’s nearly May. Here on Colorado’s Front Range that means it’s time to box up the snow pants, boots, hats and mittens. Of course the mountains are still getting snow, but here on the high plains we should be done with that, as fun as it was. So I need to go through...
Put Some SPRING! In Your Step!!
50 Ideas to Make Your Homeschool Day Blossom After the winter we’ve had, everyone is itching to get outside! Also, it’s “that time of year” when the school work runs the risk of turning stale! Here are 50 ways to add a little spring pizzazz to your homeschool day. ...
Summer Time and the Learning is Easy!
The spring flowers are in bloom now and soon summer will be here. Trips, camps, and visits from family are just around the corner. While planning your summer, don’t forget to plan for learning. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Make the most of trips. ...
Virtual Learning Academies – The School/Homeschool Hybrid
What comes to mind when you hear the word “hybrid?” Is it a fuel efficient car? A piece of fruit? Whether it’s on wheels or on a stem, a hybrid is made by taking the best qualities of two distinct entities and joining them together to make something new; usually...
Forces in the Formative Years
I recently visited Las Vegas for the first time and I was so taken by the rugged beauty of the area! The incredible rock formations at Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire were stunning. The variations in color, the intricacies – I just couldn’t get enough! And all...