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Math Intervention

Math Intervention

The beginning and end of the school year are common times for families to begin wondering if their learners need some intervention or extra support. If you are concerned by…

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MAP Testing – Finish Strong!

We are on the home stretch for the end of the school year with this final week to finish strong! Congratulations to all our iLEAD learners who have completed their…

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Student Poster Design Contest Winners: Hope Hemsley and Mara

In March, we announced the student design poster contest for A Spark in Nothing. We are excited to share the news that iLEAD Exploration learners Hope Hemsley and Mara were announced…

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College Fair for Homeschoolers

iLEAD Exploration College Advisor Launches Virtual College Fair for Homeschoolers

By Michael Niehoff Education Content Coordinator, iLEAD Schools On May 12, 70 colleges and universities pitched programs and opportunities to over 500 homeschool and alternative education learners who don’t traditionally…

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Learner Spotlight: Victoria Mason

For iLEAD Exploration learner Victoria Mason’s family, homeschooling is a way of life. Other than a quick stint in a brick-and-mortar school to see what the other side of the…

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Summer Credit Options

If you have struggled this year and need to recover credits or are simply looking to get ahead, earning credits over the summer can be a very good option. Many…

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CTE (Career Technical Education)

Are you still looking for an elective for next school year? Career Technical Education (CTE) is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge in a given career field and explore…

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College Essay Guy

Rising Seniors, Class of 2022, it is time to start your college application journey! Summer is the perfect time to work on your essays before the hectic application deadlines during…

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FAFSA

The FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the form that learners and parents fill out to receive financial aid for postsecondary education. This can include four-year…

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High School Spotlight: Julianna Longhenry

Julianna’s interests in environmental causes, social justice, and music have led her to participate in many activities. She has enjoyed leadership positions in Scouts BSA, where she has led groups…

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Mental Health Awareness Month

On this second week of Mental Health Awareness month, we would like to draw your attention to a lesser-known contributor to mental wellness: hydration. Did you know that dehydration, or…

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6 Awesome Jobs That Require a Second Language

There’s an increasing demand for bilingual workers. New American Economy reports that the demand for bilingual workers more than doubled between 2010 and 2015. That’s a lot of new jobs…

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Learner Spotlight: Lusineh Nasrollahi

iLEAD Exploration learner Lusineh Nasrollahi cares deeply for the Earth and the animals and plants that live here. She is a member of the Audubon Society and the Sierra Club….

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Fall Webinars

May Webinars and Virtual Events

We hope that you will join us for our final webinars of the 2020-2021 school year. Please click the links below for all of the details on how to register:…

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Mental Health Awareness: Supporting Your Teenagers

May is Mental Health Awareness month. During these unprecedented times, it is important that we are aware of mental health concerns. Some common mental health conditions include the following: 1….

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MAP Testing is Underway

Who better to give advice on test-taking tips than learners themselves? We talked with iLEAD learners to find out about their successful experience taking the growth MAP assessments. Here is…

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DreamUp to Space Teams Load MixStix for June Launch

iLEAD Exploration DreamUp to Space Launch Team members met with their teams at SCVi Charter School on Monday, May 10, to prepare experiments for launching to the International Space Station…

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Together Tuesdays

Twice per month, we share a new Together Tuesday video. Click here to submit your photos or short videos for the next edition! Submissions received by the Friday before each edition are eligible…

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Learner Spotlight: Oscar Morales

iLEAD Exploration third grader Oscar Morales has been homeschooling since kindergarten and loves it. The thing he likes most is being able to learn through real-life experiences. He and his…

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Fall Webinars

May Webinars and Virtual Events

Mark your calendars for our upcoming May activities! Please click the links below for all of the details on how to register: 5/12 at 3 p.m.: Roundtable Discussion About Anxiety…

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25 Activities to Keep Kids’ Brains Active in Summer

Here are some awesome summer activities and ideas that will keep your kids engaged this summer. Best of all, they are all really fun! Pick one that looks like a…

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DreamUp Learners Prepare for Experiment Launch to International Space Station

Michael Niehoff Education Content Coordinator, iLEAD Schools DreamUp To Space is an exciting multiphase project that pushes the boundaries of how kids look at Earth and our universe by empowering…

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7 Habits – Sharpen the Saw

Habit 7 is the habit of renewal. “Sharpening the Saw” is what a lumberjack must do in order to cut wood efficiently and effectively. The same applies to the scissors…

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Learner Spotlight: Hannah Sterman

iLEAD Exploration learner Hannah Sterman, 13, embodies zest in her enthusiasm for her academics. This year, she set a goal for herself to take learning into her own hands; she…

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