Summer + Boot Camp = Thriving Teachers

When you hear the word “summer” what do you think of? For many people, summer means vacations, time with friends, and travel. Warm nights after hot days. Thoughts of a...
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Khan World School at ASU Prep

ASU Prep Digital is partnering with Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, to open a unique global online high school. Michael B. Horn, co-founder of the non-profit think tank Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, recently interviewed Sal Khan and ASU Prep Chief Operating Officer Amy McGrath. Join Sal and...
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Six Tips to Reduce or Help Control Stress

Social media pressure. Identity. Racial unrest. Health issues. Politics. Climate change. Global economy. There is no shortage of stressors in today’s world—as if being a teen or adolescent wasn’t hard enough. Stress is a natural part of life, but it can take a detrimental toll on both our mental and...
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Champions of Change: Education leaders of the year

Julie Young, vice president of education outreach and student services and managing director, ASU Preparatory Academy and ASU Prep Digital, was listed as one of five education leaders of the year by AZBusiness Magazine. This bi-monthly magazine identifies and analyzes the trends and issues that impact Arizona’s business environment and...
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Mental Health Resources

At ASU Prep Digital, we are committed not only to the academic success of our students, but to the student as a whole. In order to prepare students for college, careers, and life, we must first attend to their well-being. Many students face significant stressors in their lives, which can...
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ASU Prep Digital Hosts First In-person Prom

Ask anyone what is one of the most memorable nights of high school and you’re likely to hear one word: Prom. Prom night is a right of passage. It’s a traditional year-end event signifying the culmination of four years of school and friendships. This month, more than 300 ASU Prep...
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Teacher Attrition, The Great Resignation, and What Comes Next for Schools

#TransitioningTeachers #TeacherMentoring Teacher shortages are not new and they’re not solely due to the pandemic. However, the pace of teacher resignations has been accelerated by COVID-19 to the point where education sector resignations are dramatically outpacing other professions. The Wall Street Journal cites federal data to note that from January...
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