It’s that time of year when parents and students are rushing around, getting ready to head back to school. Worrying about schedules and school supplies can be stressful. But at Oregon Connections Academy, there’s less anxiety because instead of students going to the classroom, the classroom comes to the students.
ORCA is Oregon’s biggest virtual school. It’s a public charter school, with no tuition, serving nearly 2,600 students across the state. My school year starts when I log onto my computer, the same as it does for my students. After 15 years of teaching in more traditional brick-and-mortar schools, I decided to try online learning. This is my sixth year with ORCA, so I made a choice that works for me.
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