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Segrin’s latest papers relied on interviews with more than 1,000 college-age students and their parents from across the nation. They found that many of the young adult kids are in touch with their parents constantly, with nearly a quarter communicating by text, phone or other means several times every day and another 22 percent reaching out once a day.

How Online Public Schooling is Different

This schooling differs from traditional schools in that classes do not take place in a building, but rather at home, on the road, or wherever an Internet connection can be found. Students take courses online with support from their teacher via phone, online Web meetings, and sometimes even face to face.

The parent (or "Learning Coach" keeps the student on track in line with the provided lessons plans. While courses are delivered online, the schools provide plenty of opportunities to connect online and offline with a vibrant school community for both parents and students.


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Who Is This Intended For?

For a variety of reasons, many children simply do not thrive in a traditional classroom. These students include those who:

Are accelerated learners or are bored with the pace of their classroom lessons

Need more time than the standard classroom allows to master concepts

Feel they don't fit in, or are being bullied in their school environment

Are easily distracted in a classroom setting or have a learning challenge

Seek extra attention that's not easily found in many classrooms

Are homebound or undergoing medical treatments

Travel frequently or are uprooted throughout the year due to family situations

Are pursuing their dreams and careers in music, the arts, or in sports