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School Choice Navigation Services: Who? What? How?

ByJamie Buckland October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

For decades parents in WV had 3 basic options for schooling: in-person public, private, and home. In 2017, virtual public school was added for 6th through 12th grades. Leading up to the 22-23 academic year, parents could choose from in-person public school, virtual public school, in-person charters (in some areas), virtual charters, private schools, homeschool,…

Co-op, Hybrid, or Microschool – Which Is It?

ByJamie Buckland September 22, 2023October 13, 2023

As we continue to see an emergence of unconventional education models, communicating what aspects are similar or different is extremely helpful in ensuring families know what they’re looking for and entrepreneurs know what they’re aiming to provide. Traditional Homeschool Co-Op When I first began homeschooling in 2007, I joined our local co-op. After a while,…

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New to School Choice

ByJamie Buckland August 25, 2023September 22, 2023

When I look back on the last few years, I recall many times where light bulbs went off and something all of a sudden made sense. Part of my work here is aimed at providing resources for new parent leaders that make this all easier. Consider this a “Start Here” on your choice journey. Want…