Learn4Life #CulinaryArts students recently joined a virtual demo with Chef Simone Shapiro, all the way from Jerusalem, Israel! Students had the opportunity to ask questions individually, learning more about the industry, some tips & tricks, as well as learning more about Chef Shapiro. Q&A Session Highlights Q: What are some of your strengths […]
The more youngsters move around from school to school, the more likely they are to drop out. They have no continuity in their classes and as they bounce from school to school, they feel more isolated and often are a target for bullies. As a young child, Jordan remembers being happy and optimistic with a […]
In the 1920s, radio was an essential communications device—and it was free. In the 1950s, television became an important means of communication—and it was free. In 2020, why isn’t internet free when we need it to educate our children? “It’s time for the FCC to step in. Broadband should always be free to students,” said […]
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One of the great qualities of Learn4Life is the high level of in-person, student-to-adult bonding that consistently creates student persistence and success. Thanks to our flexible model, we were able to quickly transition from site-based learning to remote instruction for more than 23,000 students and their teachers, counselors and tutors. But, as educators delve […]
As a non-verbal autistic, John found that traditional high schools were not willing to accommodate his needs for success. He and his mom found Learn4Life – and that’s where he found his voice. When John’s mother was told by a respected university neurology specialist that her son was severely mentally retarded, she didn’t believe it […]
Education has been turned upside down in recent weeks and we should never go back to the way things were before. Let’s look at this as a helpful interruption to inadequate policies and practices that have been largely unchallenged. Policies that have been harmful to disadvantaged students and their families. We have had needed changes […]
In the 1920s, radio was an essential communications device—and it was free. In the 1950s, television became an important means of communication—and it was free. In 2020, why isn’t internet free when we need it to educate our children? It’s time for the FCC to step in. Broadband should always be free to students. ———————————————————————————————————- […]
Even during this challenging time, Every Day is Graduation Day at Learn4Life. Almost overnight, Learn4Life schools responded quickly by shifting to remote learning. Our resilient students adapted to these new normals and continued working towards their High School diplomas. When a Learn4Life students finished their final credits, we ring a bell to celebrate their achievement. […]
Remote Learning can be very useful in terms of flexibility because you can work from virtually anywhere, however it can also hinder productivity. Here are some tips and tricks to stay productive during remote learning: Keeping a Dedicated Workspace It is important to separate your personal space from your workspace to help you stay focused […]