Rebecca McAuliffe
Join the Celebration!

Virtual Schools Capitol Day is less than three weeks away! This annual event is a great opportunity to celebrate virtual public schools and show your support for your education choice. We hope you can join us in Salem on March 14

Join the Celebration!
Rebecca McAuliffe
It's time to register for Virtual Schools ...

Virtual Schools Capitol Day is just around the corner. We are thrilled to return to an in-person event in Salem. Register today to join us for the 2023 Virtual Schools Capitol Day on Tuesday, March 14 at 10:00am.

It's time to register for Virtual Schools Capitol Day!
Rebecca McAuliffe
2023 Legislative Session, National Schools ...

After last week’s swearing-in ceremonies for Governor Kotek and new legislators, lawmakers met this week to officially convene the 2023 Legislative Session. Several bills have been introduced to raise or remove the 3 percent enrollment cap to make virtual public schools available to more Oregon families. We will keep you informed on how you can advocate for these bills. 

2023 Legislative Session, National Schools Choice Week and More
Rebecca McAuliffe
I'm grateful for school choice

As we prepare for Thanksgiving later this week, it’s a good time to pause, reflect and show gratitude for the positive things in life. I’m grateful for many things, including the opportunity to send my children to the school of their choice, a full-time virtual public school.

I'm grateful for school choice
Rebecca McAuliffe
Celebrate With Us

Although we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week earlier this month, we want to continue honoring our amazing virtual school teachers! Appreciation should not be reserved for just one week every spring but demonstrated throughout the year. As parents of virtual school students, we’re grateful for the hard work and commitment of our teachers. We applaud their passion for teaching and support of students across the state.

Celebrate With Us

ORCA: Helping parents understand and support their students

These days, many students cope with pressures in school — they are worried about bullies, succeeding on state tests, and more. For some students, these feelings are mild anxieties that may occur throughout the year; for others, these feelings could indicate a more serious mental health issue.

How Do Educators Teach Art at an Online School?

Imagine what it would be like to teach painting, drawing, photography, graphic design or other forms of art to K-12 students attending an online public school. Many instructors may feel it’s an exciting new education option, but wonder how they might transition their teaching skills to the online environment.