Ready, Set, Launch! How to Start a Micro-school with Just Ten Students

Blog---starting-microschool

Are you ready to start a micro-school? With just ten students, you can launch a school with the help of the Enlightium Academy Alliance Program team. All you need is a space within your church or a community center, a few computers, and the commitment and enthusiasm to create an individualized learning environment for your students. Let Enlightium Academy help you make your dream of launching a micro-school a reality!

Continue reading

Ten Reasons Why Homeschooling Might Be an Excellent Choice for Your Family

Blog---Excellent-choice-for-your-family

Are you pondering about homeschooling your children? If so, you are not alone. With more parents searching for an alternative to traditional schools, homeschooling has become an increasingly popular option. From providing individualized attention to fostering creativity and encouraging family time, homeschooling might be the best choice for your family. Here are ten reasons why homeschooling might be an excellent choice for you.

Continue reading

How Can Parents Plan for the Upcoming School Year During the Summer?

Prep-for-School

As parents of online students, you may be thinking about the upcoming school year and how your students can work ahead in their education or be better prepared for the next grade level. At Enlightium Academy, students and their parents have several opportunities during the summer months that they can take advantage of.

Continue reading

Does My Student Have the Best Internet Connection for Online Schooling?

Blog---Internet-connection

Technology continues to grow exponentially, and so does our need for a reliable, efficient, and safe connection to the Internet. Internet Service Providers have developed several ways to connect to the Internet. Keep reading for a list of internet connection types and how well they work for online students.

Continue reading

Navigating Annual Standardized Assessments for Homeschooled Students in Grade 8

Blog---Spring-Assesment

For homeschooled students in grade 8, annual assessments are an important part of tracking progress. Not only do they provide feedback on academic strengths and weaknesses, but they can also offer insights into college readiness and career paths. This guide will explore the different tests available to homeschooled students in grade 8, including the PSAT 8/9, the CLT8, and the Iowa Complete. With this information in hand, parents can make informed decisions about which assessments best align with their student’s academic goals.

Continue reading

How Do College Admission Officers View Students Who Were Homeschooled?

Blog---college

As homeschooling has become increasingly popular in recent years, many students and parents have wondered if college admission officers might “look down” on those who were homeschooled. The answer is a resounding “no;” college admissions officers recognize that homeschooled students can bring unique qualities and experiences to their campus. In fact, they often see the self-discipline and initiative that comes with homeschooling as an asset. In this blog, we’ll look at how college admissions view homeschoolers, what objectives you should focus on as a homeschool student, and tips for making your application stand out.

Continue reading

Frequently Asked Questions from Parents about Homeschooling

Blog---Homeschooling-parents

In recent years, homeschooling has become an increasingly popular option for parents looking to provide their children with a high-quality education. However, as with any important decision, many questions and doubts often arise when someone considers homeschooling. To help navigate this important decision, here are some frequently asked questions from parents considering homeschooling their children.

Continue reading

Where to Place Your Student's Desk for an Optimal Homeschool Learning Environment

Blog---Where-to-Place-Desk

As parents of online homeschool students, it is important to provide your student with the right learning environment. Finding the right spot in your home for a desk can be one of the most difficult parts of setting up a homeschool space. Here are some tips on how to pick the ideal location for your student's desk and create an optimal learning environment.

Continue reading

Building Healthy Eating Habits

Blog---healthy-habits

What is the best diet?

Is it low-fat? Low-carb? Paleo? Keto? Vegetarian? Mediterranean? And while it would be easier if there was The One Diet to Rule Them All, unfortunately, there isn’t one. What a bummer! We like easy answers, but life so rarely works out that way.

This is the fourth entry in the Healthy Meals for Homeschoolers series. You can find the entire series at this link.

Continue reading

Enlightium Academy Puts Students On Track Along the Path to STEM Careers

Blog---STEM-careers

In 2015, I was invited to the 10th Anniversary Celebration Reception of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM) at Eastern Washington University (EWU) in Cheney, Washington. This event hosted several amazing speakers from local companies and former alumni. It also showcased several of the robotic engineering and animation labs, where a variety of student projects were on display.

Continue reading

Three Proven Strategies for Online Students to Finish Their Courses On Time

Blog---Stay-On-Track

With the flexibility of online learning and the ability to work from anywhere comes the risk of procrastination, missed deadlines, and falling behind. Online learning requires students to be self-motivated and consistent with their work to stay on track. Here are a few strategies to help your student complete their courses on time.

Continue reading

How Restarting Your Computer Can Help Improve Online Student Performance

Blog---restarting-computer

When your computer is having a problem, you've probably heard your student's teacher or tech support member tell you to “turn it off and back on again.” But why does this seemingly simple step often solve so many issues? In this blog post, we'll explore the science behind why restarting your computer can help improve your online student's performance. From frozen screens to sluggish Internet connections, being able to quickly troubleshoot and fix problems with a few clicks of the mouse could be the difference between success and failure for your child's online studies.

Continue reading

7 Common Misconceptions about Pulling a Child Out of School to Homeschool

Blog---7-Common-Misconceptions

There are many reasons why students may not thrive in public or private brick-and-mortar schools: the truth is that every child has a different learning style, and traditional schooling might be unsuccessful in meeting unique students’ needs due to classroom structure or peer pressure. 

Pulling a child out of traditional schooling to a homeschooling option might be a tough decision, but it can bring rich rewards in the quality of both your child’s education and your family life. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions about homeschooling. 

Here are seven widely-held myths and facts that show why these myths simply aren't true:

Continue reading

How to Help Your Student Who Refuses to Do Their Work

Blog---student-refuse-to-work

As a parent, you want to help your student succeed and do their best, but it can be challenging to know how to support them if they refuse to do their homework or study. Fortunately, there are strategies you can use to motivate your students and help them to stay on track with their studies. In this post, we’ll discuss a few ways you can help your student who refuses to study.

Continue reading

Which Browser Works Best for Online Schooling?

Blog---internet-browser

 When it comes to search for finding information online, students need to be aware that the browser they choose will dictate their internet exploring experience. For an online school student, choosing the right browser can be the difference between a great day of learning and wasting time for a page to load for several minutes.

Below are a few of the most popular browsers rated by:

Continue reading

Is Accreditation Necessary for Homeschooling Success?

Blog---accreditional-for-online-homeschooling

Without the oversight of an accredited organization, many parents wonder if their homeschool student would receive the same or a higher quality of education as their peers in public or private schools. 

Continue reading

How Online Students Can Gain Life-Changing Technical Skills

Blog---Technical-Skills

Technology has become an integral part of our lives, and online learning is no exception. Online students have the opportunity to gain valuable technology skills that will help them succeed in the future. In this blog post, we'll explore how online students can develop essential technology and computer skills that will set them up for success in higher education and beyond.

Continue reading

Deciding Between a Laptop and Desktop for Your Student – What to Consider

Blog---Laptop-or-Desktop

When your student sets out to pursue online education, one of the first questions that might come to your mind is: should I purchase them a laptop or desktop? It can be a tough call. After all, you want to make sure your student has the best tools at their disposal for success. We'll look at the pros and cons of each option so you can feel confident in making the right choice. 

Continue reading

Tips for Pre-Prepping Ingredients

Blog---meal-prep

Welcome back to the next installment of our Healthy Meal Plan for Homeschoolers Series for Enlightium Academy. Finding new recipes and creating tasty meals with your children can be a great way to bond, as well as to help your child learn valuable life skills. One strategy to keep in mind when feeding your family throughout the week is to prepare the ingredients that you will need ahead of time. 

This is the third entry in the Healthy Meal for Homeschoolers series. You can find the entire series at this link.

Continue reading

How To Re-engage Your Child When Learning At Home

Blog---engage

Parents often start off the year with lots of ideas, plans, and momentum, confident that they will keep that momentum through the year. But as the weeks pass by, parents may be finding themselves slipping into a rut, and they might find their child staring longingly out the window and letting out long sighs of boredom. If this is you, you are not alone! Many parents struggle to keep their children engaged as the routine starts to drag and the excitement from the beginning of the year drains away.

Take a deep breath and start with some of the following tips to help re-engage your child to learn while at home!

Continue reading