What are prep schools? The complete parent’s guide.

One of the most important decisions parents/guardians face in their student’s educational journey is determining the type of school that will best support their future success. This includes whether a college prep program is the right fit.  A prep school is an educational institution designed to rigorously prepare students for higher education. Selecting the right prep school can significantly impact your student’s academic success and future opportunities. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), students in private (or preparatory) schools consistently outperform their public school peers. In fact,...
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Discover the benefits of online school for your student

Online school (also known as eLearning, distance learning, or virtual school) takes a traditional K–12 classroom and applies it in a digital setting, either partially or entirely online. Students and teachers are in different locations, but they’re able to connect via the internet using a computer or tablet. Online schools...
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Dr. Betsy Fowler, Head of Schools at ASU Preparatory Academy, sits down with Arizona Midday

Dr. Betsy Fowler, Head of Schools at ASU Preparatory Academy, sits down with Arizona Midday to discuss all the ASU Prep programs and how you can get your child started on the path toward college, starting in kindergarten. The TV segment includes conversation about the downtown Phoenix, Mesa and Casa Grande...
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Exploring different types of note-taking for online schooling

Exploring the world of online learning opens up exciting opportunities for both students and their parents. Essential to the process and success of digital learning is the mastery of effective note-taking—a skill that enhances comprehension, memorization, and long-term retention. Research has shown that students who take notes can perform up...
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Online school vs public school: What’s the best choice for your child?

Choices in education, just as in life, are a good thing. Giving families the option of whether to choose an online education or a public school education empowers them to make a decision on the learning environment that best fits their needs. And since circumstances can change, as was the...
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Sprint to success: How ASU Prep is redefining student engagement

Get ready for an enlightening dialogue with Amy McGrath, Vice President of Educational Outreach and Managing Director at ASU Prep, in the latest episode of "Allowing Students to Sprint." This episode of The Homebrew School Builder’s Club podcast dives into how ASU Prep is pioneering innovative educational practices that empower...
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Is online schooling a solution to stress in schools?

Stress in school is real. That topic has gained more attention in recent years as students are facing growing academic pressure to meet ever-increasing college admissions standards and stress from time-demanding extracurricular schedules. With the rise of technology, online schooling has become a popular option for students seeking a flexible...
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