Summer + Boot Camp = Thriving Teachers

When you hear the word “summer” what do you think of? For many people, summer means vacations, time with friends, and travel. Warm nights after hot days. Thoughts of a less hectic schedule, to sleep in, lounge about, enjoy the pool, read, go to art and music festivals. Summer is viewed as a reward for all the rushing around we do during the school year, but it is also the perfect time to continue learning.  Enroll Now in AZVTI Summer Boot Camp The school year may be ending, but educators...
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Mental Health Resources

At ASU Prep Digital, we are committed not only to the academic success of our students, but to the student as a whole. In order to prepare students for college, careers, and life, we must first attend to their well-being. Many students face significant stressors in their lives, which can...
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ASU Prep Digital Hosts First In-person Prom

Ask anyone what is one of the most memorable nights of high school and you’re likely to hear one word: Prom. Prom night is a right of passage. It’s a traditional year-end event signifying the culmination of four years of school and friendships. This month, more than 300 ASU Prep...
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Teacher Attrition, The Great Resignation, and What Comes Next for Schools

#TransitioningTeachers #TeacherMentoring Teacher shortages are not new and they’re not solely due to the pandemic. However, the pace of teacher resignations has been accelerated by COVID-19 to the point where education sector resignations are dramatically outpacing other professions. The Wall Street Journal cites federal data to note that from January...
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5 Ways to Break the Stigma Around Mental Illness

With 1 in 5 adults in the United States having experienced mental illness, and one-half of all chronic mental illnesses beginning by age 14, it’s critical that support and education take the place of judgment. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and was established in 1949 to increase awareness of...
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How to Teach from a Trauma-informed Mindset

Trauma is a physiological and psychological response to any threatening or deeply upsetting situation. These situations vary—the death of a loved one, child abuse or neglect, financial uncertainty, ongoing discrimination or bullying, a car wreck, being witness to community violence—there is no shortage of stressors. In a recent survey by...
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Khan World School Launched by Sal Khan and ASU

In August of 2022, Khan World School @ ASU Prep will open its virtual doors to enthusiastic 9th grade students from around the world. This full-time online school will combine the expertise of Khan Lab School, Schoolhouse.world, and ASU Prep in a unique model based on the principles of the...
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