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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Many of our students shine not only academically, but artistically as well. ASU Digital Prep high school senior and lead trumpeter, Matthew Leal, has earned shout worthy bragging rights. Matt is part of the nationally recognized, award-winning Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Big Band. The Nogales resident studies at the Tucson...
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ASU Microschools Rethink Traditional Education Microschools, while around for many years, have become increasingly popular since the pandemic. A microschool is an education model often regarded as being between homeschooling and private school education. Like a learning pod, microschools educate a smaller number of students at a time, offering a...
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