Craft Category: Examples from the field

The Forest School Online is a small, independent, tuition-based virtual school connected to The Forest School in Fayetteville, GA.

Crossroads FLEX, in partnership with North Carolina Virtual, is a digital, blended learning school. Crossroads FLEX serves students whose outside interests and activities require considerable amounts of time during regular school hours (e.g., competitive and active arts, sports, entrepreneurship) The school allows students to pursue those obligations while meeting all requirements for high school graduation and college and career readiness.

Gem Prep Online is a virtual school in Idaho. GPO’s program provides families with the ability for their students to grow from kindergarten through high school and complete a two-year college degree upon graduation.

Village High School allows students to set the speed of their own education, with freedom over their learning and schedules. Their model combines online learning, on-campus learning in Colorado Springs, and workplace experiences.

Map Academy is a free, charter public high school open to all Massachusetts students up to age 24.

The Forest School at Trilith is a 21st-century micro-school, grades K-12, with learner-driven technology, Socratic discussions, hands-on projects, and real-world apprenticeships in an intentionally diverse and character-forging community.

My Tech High partners with public schools across the country to provide a tuition-free, personalized education program for students in grades K-12 who learn best at home.

ASU Prep Digital is an online school serving students in grades K-12 and school partners around the world. We are a college prep option where online high school and university courses converge in a unique learning opportunity for all students. This accredited, rigorous virtual school program prepares students for college acceptance and encourages them to start earning credit toward college majors and careers in an increasingly interconnected environment.

The mission of Taos Academy is to prepare students in fifth through twelfth grade to achieve and maintain a level of excellence by supporting and promoting academic achievement, strong leadership skills, and social responsibility. Through the use of innovative curriculum, leadership training, and enrichment opportunities, they foster a community of self-motivated, independent, lifelong learners.

Laurel Springs School is a pioneer in online education that provides flexible and personalized learning experiences for students in kindergarten through 12th grade and beyond, while establishing a foundation for academic success.