August 17, 2023

Oklahoma Student: Online Learning is the Perfect Learning Style for Me

When I made the decision to start online school, I had many worries: “How will I interact with other students?” “How will this affect how I learn?” “Will this be too much?” Three years later, I have no worries at all. I am very thankful for the choice to decide how I continue my education.

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Oklahoma Parent: "I Have a Choice!"

When Courtney Rodriguez’s children weren’t learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, Courtney knew she had to find an alternative learning option.“They were switching them back and forth from school to distant learning which was a complete joke. My children weren't learning, nor could they get extra help.”Courtney began researching virtual learning as an alternative to the emergency remote teaching her family was experiencing during the pandemic.

New Mexico Parent: Without School Freedom My Daughter Wouldn’t Have the Services She Is Entitled To

Liz Valdez almost disenrolled her daughter Caitlin from school during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to being on the Autism Spectrum, Caitlin is non-verbal and is entitled to state services with her IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) until she’s 22 years old, but the Valdez’s experience with emergency remote learning resulted in Liz choosing to graduate Caitlin in 2020. “Our experience with the abbreviated online schooling was horrible. But I gave the next year a chance...

Alabama Parent: Nothing is Impossible

Angela Hurst’s daughter Breanna was failing class, and for years she pleaded with her brick-and-mortar public school to move her daughter into a smaller classroom environment.

Indiana virtual school student pursues career as an ASL interpreter

High school isn't stopping Kassadie from pursuing her career. The virtual school student is studying to become an ASL interpreter alongside her other classes at Indiana Digital Learning School. In observation of #DisabilityAwarenessMonth we are honored to share Kassadie's story!

Idaho parent: virtual school "best supports his learning style"

Being home with Conner has been such a huge blessing. It has given us the ability to do things in a way that best supports his learning style. We can change things up day to day. Some days he works better at the table with the computer. Other days it is the floor with the iPad or printing things out and allowing him to sit on the couch and work.

Meet PSO's Executive Director Kristen Tyagi

Since becoming Executive Director of PSO in 2020, Kristen Tyagi has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to amplify the stories of our parent and student advocates. From pitching Op-eds to organizing DC Fly-ins and everything in between, Kristen’s self-less spirit pervades everything she does, and all of us at PSO are grateful for her leadership and friendship.