This summer, Ignite Christian Academy launched a pilot program to test the need for extended academic support hours. The summer program was a big success, prompting the online academy for grades K-12 to offer extended hours on a permanent basis.
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4 Fun Ways to Explore Science This Spring
"The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another." -Henry Van Dyke
As the weather warms and spring days are no longer a rarity, head outdoors to explore the changes happening around you. Phenology, the study of the relationship between weather and climate and the life cycle stages of plants and animals, can be observed in your own back yard. Here are four fun ways to pique young scientists' interest in nature and phenology this spring.
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Gear Up for Learning during the 2014 Olympics
As anticipation for the 2014 Winter Olympics builds, discover how you can turn the games into an educational opportunity for your distance learner. With help from online resources, explore topics from sports writing to the science behind ice skating as you take in the 2014 Games.
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