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Introducing EdOptions Academy Teacher of the Year Diane McRandal!

At Edmentum, we take our ‘Educator First’ mission to heart—for the teachers and administrators we partner with across the country, and for the virtual teachers that work for our EdOptions Academy virtual school! That’s why we’re excited to announce our new annual Edmentum EdOptions Academy Educator of the Year Award and introduce our very first winner—Health and Physical Education teacher Diane McRandal.

Sarah Cornelius

[Administrator Tips] Teacher Shortage and Retention Toolkit

I hope this “greatest hits” toolkit can offer both practical help in addressing educator shortages and some useful strategies for holding on to your teachers.

Ryan Hagedorn

Back to (Virtual) School: 5 Things Parents Can Do to Support Students in Virtual Courses

Virtual learning does come with some unique logistics and additional challenges that parents and caregivers can be instrumental in to help their children manage. Here are five things parents can do to help their child achieve success in virtual courses.

Sarah Cornelius

Edmentum + Calvert Education Services—Standards-Aligned Virtual Learning for All Students K–12

I am extremely excited to share with all of you that Calvert Education Services is joining the Edmentum family. Calvert is an incredible education services group that helps both educators and students succeed with virtual and blended learning solutions. Its incredible products help students build the important lifelong skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced world.

Ryan Hagedorn

Growth and Achievement with Virtual Courses in North Carolina’s Onslow County School District

It’s easy to see that virtual courses can provide much-needed flexibility for today’s diverse learners.

Sarah Cornelius

7 Kinds of Students who Can Benefit from Virtual Learning

Educators know that every student is unique, with widely varying strengths, needs, and ambitions.

Sarah Cornelius

5 Nontraditional Elective Courses to Inspire Your Students’ Passions

In an age where you feel like you’re fighting to keep your students interested in

Brita Hammer

Demonstrating Passion for Student Achievement: Get to Know EdOptions Academy Teacher Natasha Sumner

Check out what one of our EdOptions Academy English language arts teachers, Natasha Sumner, has to say about what motivates her to work in education, what her job as a virtual teacher involves, and why she loves working with EdOptions Academy students!

Sarah Cornelius