Ruotong Shen: ASU Prep Digital International Student

Ruotong Shen was born with hip dysplasia and misalignment that caused much of her childhood to be spent at different rehabilitation centers and hospitals throughout China. She would spend early mornings in treatment and then rush to make it to school on time. While those years were tormenting for Ruotong, she considers them an empowering experience, reflecting, “As I look back on that experience now, I have even more gratitude. [It] allowed me to have endurance and a firm heart far beyond my peers.” She has used that positivity and...
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Summer + Boot Camp = Thriving Teachers

Summer is quickly on its way and you may have vacation on your mind. We don’t blame you. But let’s be honest, even while you’re sipping lemonade poolside or escaping the heat inside your local bookstore, you’ll still be thinking about improving your craft. You’ll spot a new book on...
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Nurturing Children’s Mental Health

ASU Prep recognized May 11th as National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, which highlights the importance of children’s positive mental health as part of their overall development. When children are in good mental health, they will be more successful at home and school, better able to participate and socially engage,...
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Anti-Bullying Tips for a Positive Community

While many Star Wars fans were busy celebrating “May the Fourth Be With You,” ASU Prep Academy was also recognizing May 4th as Anti-Bullying Day with a focus on digital citizenship. Just as there are powerful alliances formed in the Star Wars franchise, ASU Prep Academy encourages students to come...
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Student Spotlight: Jacob Mudry, #1 Goalkeeper

Jacob Mudry, Goalkeeper, on and off the Field ASU Prep Digital isn’t exaggerating when they say students can take classes at their own pace from anywhere in the world. Just ask Jacob Mudry, a 16-year-old from Austin, Texas, who completed the school year online from Berlin, Germany.   Because of ASU...
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Student Spotlight: Lucas Henseler, Center Back, #7

Lucas Henseler, ASU Prep Digital Scholar and Soccer Star ASU Prep Digital student Lucas Henseler is originally from sunny San Diego, California, and enjoyed the advantages of our rigorous online platform to spend his last school year in Berlin, Germany playing for International Soccer Academy's Integrated Academy U17 team at...
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Middle School Student Council Is Now in Session

Making friends in middle school can sometimes be awkward. Enter the ASU Prep Digital Middle School Student Council, recently formed to make things a little easier.   Social studies teacher April Hale saw a need for students to make connections with their peers, so after careful thought and with the support...
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