Alternative Education Addresses Many Issues

The term Alternative Education is used to describe many forms of education that deviate from the traditional classroom setting. The need for these deviations includes not only how students learn, but the circumstances they are in as well. At Risk Students Students at risk are most likely to need an alternative education program to keep…

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ELearning Has Negative Side for Creativity

ELearning is a big part of Alternative Learning, however for the creative arts, the Internet can fall far short for a complete education. Every person learns differently, so alternative education can be a great solution to a one directional classroom approach. Nevertheless, to have a well-rounded education, the arts need to be included. As John…

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Alternative Learning Spans the Spectrum

Alternative learning offers educational options for students who struggle to make grades as well as students who want to work above grade level. Some students need more time to work through assignments. Rushing through lessons can be frustrating and cause disciplinary issues. Some students get bored working at a slower pace. This can also cause…

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Quality Education Still An Issue

No one questions that the education in the United States needs help, especially considering the US rankings according to Ranking America. No Child Left Behind was a bill George W. Bush signed in 2002 to help boost the education system in the United States. It set federal standards for student achievements through testing. Schools and…

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Warrior Academy Addresses Student Needs

The Warrior Academy at Winamac Community High School addresses the needs of student who struggles with traditional learning by offering alternative education. Traditional education does not always work for students with special needs that range from physical to mental to emotional. Alternative education may be the answer to help a student who struggles in a…

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EPSC Maintains Bus Safety

The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation hired Mick Armstrong as Transportation Director and Bus Mechanic at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year. School bus safety is his focus. According to the Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini’s article from August 25, 2015, in the United States “over 12,000 school-aged children are injured in school bus…

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