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Florida Virtual School Partners with University of Florida and Concord Consortium to Launch ‘Artificial Intelligence in Math’ Online Certification for Middle, High School Students

March 29, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is partnering with the University of Florida (UF) and the Concord Consortium to ... Read more

District Management

3 ways superintendents can maximize resources this school year

January 4, 2024September 18, 2023 by Dr. Louis Algaze, President & CEO, FlexPoint Education Cloud and Florida Virtual School

Despite obstacles including school funding and teacher shortages, school leaders can effectively leverage existing resources to solve challenges

As the new school year kicks off, superintendents across the nation are evaluating resources needed for the year ahead to ensure that everyone has what they need to…

Education Policy & Funding

How administrators can keep funding in their district

February 28, 2023 by Dr. Louis Algaze, President & Chief Executive Officer, Florida Virtual School & FlexPoint Education Cloud

One challenge school administrators face is how to keep funding in their districts, especially as enrollment in public schools continues to decline. As public school funding is often…

Online & Hybrid Learning

5 steps to an engaging online elementary program

December 7, 2022July 13, 2022 by Robin Winder, Sr. Director of Instruction, Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint Education Cloud

Starting an online elementary program may feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be--here are some tips to gets yours off the ground

Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Thanks to today’s technology,…

Online & Hybrid Learning

5 steps to building a robust online CTE program

December 7, 2022February 24, 2022 by Matthew Munro, Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint Education Cloud

A strong online career and technical education program supports student interests and needs--and helps them carve out a path for future success

For more than 16 years, my goal has been to help students discover their passions and see their potential through career and technical education (CTE).

Online & Hybrid Learning

How to establish rapport with online students

December 7, 2022January 21, 2022 by Robin Winder, Senior Director of Instruction, Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint Education Cloud

There are many skills that teachers need to be successful teaching online, but communication with online students is most important.

My experience with online education began 19 years ago after I took a break from teaching in the brick and mortar setting to give birth to my daughter.…

STEM & STEAM Trends

This virtual science course uses real-life conservation examples to inspire students

December 7, 2022September 14, 2021 by Katherine Allen, Environmental Science Teacher, Florida Virtual School & Guy Harvey, Founder, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation

A Florida Virtual School environmental science course is using real events to motivate students to take an active role in conservation efforts

According to a survey conducted by Amnesty International in 2019, Generation Z ranks climate change as the most vital issue facing the world today. With a generation that…

Teaching Trends

Florida Virtual School migrates to Brightspace

August 4, 2016August 2, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Florida Virtual School (FLVS), a statewide public school district in the state of Florida and international provider of education products ... Read more

District Management

Tech solution connects eMailing teachers with texting students

November 5, 2013July 11, 2012 by Staff and wire services reports

ConnectYard, a company that integrates text messaging, social media, eMail, and other communication tools on a single platform, has announced a new partnership with Florida Virtual School (FLVS),…

Blended Learning

Five lessons from the nation’s best online teacher

October 27, 2011September 13, 2010 by From staff and wire reports

Educators who teach in an online setting should foster strong relationships with their students' parents and should offer plenty of positive feedback, says the nation's first-ever K-12 Online…

Blended Learning

Like Facebook, but for learning

November 5, 2013May 3, 2010 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor

Aiming to engage students who are multitasking with different forms of technology, companies are creating collaborative learning spaces online where students can help one another solve homework problems…

District Management

New tools will make online courses more accessible

December 29, 2010January 28, 2010 by From staff reports

Florida Virtual School, a pioneer in K-12 online learning, is adding to its reputation as a national innovator with the introduction of read-aloud functionality and other accessibility tools…

Florida Virtual School Partners with University of Florida and Concord Consortium to Launch ‘Artificial Intelligence in Math’ Online Certification for Middle, High School Students

How administrators can keep funding in their district

5 steps to an engaging online elementary program

5 steps to building a robust online CTE program

How to establish rapport with online students

This virtual science course uses real-life conservation examples to inspire students

Florida Virtual School migrates to Brightspace

Tech solution connects eMailing teachers with texting students

Five lessons from the nation’s best online teacher

New tools will make online courses more accessible

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

School Specialty LLC Announces Acquisition of Nasco Education U.S.

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

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