Connections Academy

How can virtual instruction be extended into real-world problem-solving? Join us next week on April 14 at the ASU+GSV Summit where our own Casey Welch, Vice President of Career, along with Ashley Carter, Assistant Principal at Missouri Connections Academy and Jeremy Shorr, EVP at Emerging Technology at TIES Global will share about connecting digital learning with hands-on, place-based experiences. We hope to see you there!

What does belonging look like in virtual school? Our own Cindy Carbajal, manager of global clubs and activities, shared how vibrant, student-driven communities thrive in online schools. See why student-driven clubs, flexible engagement pathways, and thoughtful online community design are redefining what’s possible for learners everywhere in her conversation with Allyson Mitchell and Tami Moehring from the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) and Seth Fleischauer from @Banyan Global Learning, on the Why Distance Learning? podcast. 🎧 Listen here — https://bit.ly/49OGJfF

The U.S. energy industry is set to hire MILLIONS of workers over the next decade! ⚡️ With AI expansion, data centers, electrification, and onshoring driving unprecedented growth, energy careers are the future - and the future is NOW! That's why we're excited to partner with the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) to open doors for our students through specialized curriculum, mentorship opportunities, and industry credentialing. Your student could be part of this energy revolution! Learn more about these exciting pathways: https://lnkd.in/eZWXmY85 #EnergyJobs #FutureReady #CareerPathways #STEMEducation

What does better work-life balance look like for teachers—and how does it benefit students? Virginia Connections Academy teacher Courtney Entsminger and Pearson Virtual Schools SVP Nik Osborne share with Edsurge how virtual schools are transforming the teaching experience. https://lnkd.in/eV_vkfxn

What happens when AI prioritizes active learning, rather than just giving answers? Last year, Connections Academy students used our AI study tools embedded in learning materials to help them master key concepts, engage in deeper understanding, and build their confidence. The result? Passing rates increased by as much as 11%! Learn more about the different the tool is making and what’s next for AI in education: https://lnkd.in/ecYXUW2y