Now more than ever, students need to be truly engaged in their learning.  Question: How do you empower students to actively explore real-world challenges and acquire transferable knowledge?  Answer: Introduce Project-based Learning.  What is Project-Based Learning? Project-based learning (PBL) is a method of teaching in which students work for a...
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ASU Prep Academy was one of four recipients recently awarded a 2022 Ed-Prize at the State Policy Network’s 30th Annual Meeting. This highly competitive grant program invests in innovative approaches to education that help children gain access to a quality education. ASU Prep will use the funding from Ed-Prize to...
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Parents tell us how they were initially hesitant to enroll their child in virtual school, citing concerns regarding socialization and isolation. We received this letter from a parent who shares how their discovery of ASU Prep Digital has been a welcomed option for their family. “We decided to try ASU...
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Student absenteeism is hardly a new problem, but chronic absenteeism among public school students has more than doubled since before the pandemic. Students who are chronically absent, meaning they miss 10 percent of days or more in a school year, are at greater risk of falling behind. A recent article...
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How to get your parents and teachers working together in partnership.  Parent and family engagement in a child’s education is a powerful predictor of academic success. Yet, many parents are noticeably absent from school activities. There are any number of reasons why—stress and survival mode among them. A recent survey...
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Have you ever given thought to what motivates you to do something? Why do you want to write a book? Have a career in education? Order a pizza every Friday night? Motivation is a state of mind and a “force” that pushes people to action. Understanding the motivation behind one’s...
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