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Recipe for eLearning Success
I have an affinity for recipes. No, I’m not “that woman” who has amazing binders of alphabetized, categorized recipes. I don’t subscribe to any foody magazines and mostly I cook from memory and trial-and-error. But I still claim to like recipes. Especially those...
Once in a Lifetime
Aurora borealis. The Northern Lights! Have you ever seen them? I have a vague recollection of seeing them when I was a child living in the Adirondacks. I remember the beautifully odd lighting in the sky and how impressed the adults were. I knew from their...
Maps and Good Online Curriculum
Confession: My husband and I love maps. “You are the only people I know who actually sit and read maps!” My sister has stated this on several occasions. Like we have a bizarre condition. In this age of travel by GPS, perhaps our affinity for maps is a bit odd. But...
Gearing Up for Homeschool
No, this isn’t an attempt to re-create the Clampetts. This is our van loaded for a one week camping trip. It was Yellowstone or bust! And the van did nearly bust at the seams with all the accommodations needed for eight people. With two car top carriers and every inch...
Surf’s Up! Student Spotlight – Evan Brownell
Student Spotlight – Evan Brownell Evan Brownell is a 15 year old International Virtual Learning Academy student from St. Augustine, Florida. Like many IVLA students, Evan’s family chose online learning because the flexibility enables him to pursue something very...
Riding the Wave – High School on a Surfboard
There is a new trend in high school today – fewer students. According to the latest census sited by the National Home Education Research Institute, homeschool is growing with more than 2.2 million students in 2010. This wave continues to swell as more and more...
What would you do with a $50 Amazon Gift Card?
What if you could have your choice of . . . 1 Bluetooth Smart Watch Wrist Wrap Watch Phone 10 Boxes of Craft Shrinky Dinks Jewelry 1 Boys’ Soft Shell Jacket 6-Cup Glass Jar 12-Speed Blender, Brushed Nickel Or whatever else you can find on Amazon for $50! For the...
GSN Offers Record-Keeping Assistance to Homeschool Families
Academic Information Management (AIM) "Let us help you AIM in the right direction" Global Student Network now has a free online service that enables homeschool families to track classes and generate report cards and transcripts. Whether transcripts necessary to...
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...