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Myths About Online Learning: Truth Behind These Common Misconceptions By: Jane Gallagher Some experiences with remote and hybrid instruction have led to mixed outcomes for student learning, prompting some individuals and communities to label online learning as a modality that doesn't work. At VHS Learning, we believe that this kind of broad generalization does a disservice to students—especially …

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By: Amy Michalowski, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction at VHS Learning

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By: Stacy Young, Associate Dean of Faculty at VHS Learning

As February unfolds, we have an opportunity to celebrate Black History Month through reflection and education. This annual heritage month focuses on the resilience, achievements, and contributions of African Americans throughout history. Black History Month serves as a crucial reminder of the central role African Americans have had in the United States’ history, providing a platform to recognize …

By: Stacy Young, Associate Dean of Faculty at VHS Learning

Applications for the spring semester are due by January 21, 2026. The first phase of the application process requires that a parent or guardian enter contact information into the form below. Once this form is completed, you will be directed to check your email to access the PDF of the application and instructions for how to complete the application process.

Tips to Help Teachers and Students Navigate Through Online Learning The transformation of education around the globe has opened new doors for students including online learning. While the hallways of schools went quiet during the pandemic – learning at home became the "new normal" and continues to be a large part of students' education. As many of us make our plans for the new school semester, it…

Academic Calendar VHS Learning semester and full-year courses are offered in fall, spring and summer. We also offer Credit Recovery and Self-Paced courses open for enrollment year round. If our academic calendar doesn't match your school calendar, ask us about other ways to make the VHS Learning program work for you. Spring 2026 VHS Learning Schedule Fall 2026 VHS Learning Schedule

30 Highlights Across 30 Years: Celebrating VHS Learning’s Legacy of Innovation and Equity in Online Education 2026 marks a remarkable milestone for VHS Learning: 30 years of providing high-quality online learning opportunities to students across the globe. Since 1996, VHS Learning has empowered schools to deliver meaningful learning opportunities, expanded educational access in underserved distri…

Which VHS Learning course should I take? You’ve selected the course you want, but there are different versions in the VHS Learning catalog. Which one should you take? VHS Learning offers more than 200 unique online courses. Most of those courses run on a semester schedule with weekly deadlines and due dates; full-year courses start in September while semester-length courses start in September or …

5 Keys to Effective Online Teaching By: Stacy Young, Associate Dean of Faculty at VHS Learning In April, I wrote an article for SmartBrief which shared five keys for being an effective online teacher. At the time, millions of teachers and students around the globe were shifting to virtual teaching and learning. Now, as our schools pivot from summer vacation to learning mode – whether face-to-face…

6 Tips to Support New Online Students As many of us prepare to start the school year fully or partially online, know that your students may come with a broad range of skills—some with virtually no experience using technology for academic work. Here are our top tips for supporting first-time students in your online classroom: - Start the year with mini lessons about submitting various types of ass…

5 Reasons to Partner with an Online Learning Program Online learning is a valuable tool to help schools provide students with greater course variety and options for learning. When you are planning to offer your students online courses, it’s important to consider the best approach to meet their online learning needs. Partnering with an online learning program that offers a wide variety of courses …

Taking Online Environmental Science Courses in High School For today’s high school students, climate change is not a distant problem, it’s a constantly looming reality they see in headlines, local weather events, and conversations about the future. Recent studies show that the reality of climate change and its impacts has led to a rise in climate anxiety among teens and young people. In a survey …