5 Things Students Should Do Before Submitting Work Online
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 05.11.2021
The send button is a powerful tool. It’s a doorway to sharing ideas and seeking feedback. When we hit send, we’re inviting the recipient into our confidence and promising great work. Is that how we always think of the send button? Of course not, especially when it comes to schoolwork. The rush to meet due […]
Letterboxd: The All-in-One Place to Log Your Movies
By CCA / 05.10.2021
Have you ever felt you needed a place to rant about an underrated movie, keep track of all of your favorite films or discover stories that you just can’t find at your local theatre? Well, look no further than Letterboxd! What is Letterboxd? Letterboxd is a social media platform that allows you to rate, […]
How Cyber School Supports Students With Emotional and Behavioral Needs
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 05.04.2021
Can you name the most common disease afflicting children in the U.S. today? It’s not cancer or diabetes. It is the full range of mental health disorders. Nearly half of all U.S. children will have had a diagnosable mental illness by the time they turn 18. More than one child in four will endure serious […]
Is Online Learning the Future of Education?
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 04.20.2021
Family. Home. Personal growth. Human connections. The pandemic year of 2020 crystallized the things that are most important to us. A year of upheavals also made us think differently about old notions. Are the traditional ways of doing things really the best? Suddenly, families all around the world discovered that school doesn’t have to be […]
Online Learning: Know Your Terminology
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 04.13.2021
There’s a first time for everything, and that includes cyber learning. Any time you enter a new world, there’s a new language to learn, full of buzzwords and strange terms. Families that make the choice to do what’s best for their children and enroll in a cyber charter school are going to hear some unfamiliar […]
How Does Technology Improve K-12 Education?
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 04.06.2021
Your child was born in an unprecedented age. The technology that seems wondrous to previous generations — maybe even yours — is just a backdrop to them. They are true digital natives, not only comfortable in a technology-driven world but incapable of imagining life without it. In this atmosphere, technology in education is revolutionizing the […]
Online Student Provides Innovative Storytime for Friends
By CCA / 04.05.2021
As the 2019-20 school year came to an end virtually, Elizabeth Wheeler contemplated how she could give her children an enriching summer when camps and activities with friends seemed impossible. After Elizabeth hosted Zoom crafts for her children and their friends, her daughter, a sixth grader with CCA named Aubrey, began sharing the home movies […]
How Online School Lets Students With Autism Thrive
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 03.30.2021
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are just like all kids. They are smart, funny and perceptive. They learn according to their own styles and pacing. Yes, they can be trying — what child isn’t? — but through it all they bring joy into the home and a parent’s only wish is for their happiness. […]
1st Grader Winning in School and on the Dirt Track
By CCA / 03.29.2021
Racing runs in Brody Haugh’s family. His father raced four-wheelers for Grand National Cross Country Racing and had Brody practicing by the time he was 2½ years old. By age 3, Brody was racing dirt bikes in Breezewood. In 2019, Brody was the national champion for the Grand National Cross Country series at age 5. […]
How Online Schooling Empowers Students With ADHD
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 03.27.2021
Students with ADHD have distinctive needs that traditional schooling can’t always meet. Some parents might feel they don’t have viable school options for students with ADHD, but the reality is they have an excellent choice. The benefits of online school for students with ADHD include flexibility, personalized learning and the use of technology to capture […]