Episode 34: From Virtual to Victorious - The Remarkable Success of an Online High School

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English - May 25, 2023 15:34 - 30 minutes - 16.2 MB - ★★★★ - 9 ratings
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How does an online secondary school establish a reputation as a legitimate and academically challenging institution? And can we really foster personal connections–so important to youth development–in a virtual environment? Join us as Head of School Alison Mistretta, Associate Head of School Maria Coyle, and GW Professor Michael Corry unveil the striking success story of the GWU Online High School. They share insights into overcoming skepticism around the quality of virtual learning, meeting the social and emotional needs of high school students, and furthering knowledge to improve the field of online education.

[Transcript for Episode 34 is available on EdFixPodcast.com]