2019 update! A few years ago, we wrote a paid advertorial for Provost Academy online school. Since then, it seems that the school’s gone out of business. The latest post on the Provost Academy Ohio Facebook page is from 2017, and the link to the Provost Academy homepage is dead.
There’s some information on the Columbus Dispatch about Provost’s troubles with enrollment policies here. You’ll need to register to see it.
There’s another article from the Akron Beacon Journal here that says “The school received $1 million from the state for educating 162 students. When the department looked, it found just 35 full-time students. That calculated to an overpayment of $800,000 in state money.Provost Academy must make a reimbursement. Then, factor into the equation that 39,000 students attend online charter schools in Ohio, the state putting up roughly $275 million a year. How much of that sum has been obtained through false claims?”
Provost Academy.
Provost Academy is an online school that connects students with peers, mentors and opportunities to grow and learn.
Relationships matter as much as academics
Think about your favorite class in school.
There’s an exceptionally good chance that it was your favorite because your teacher took the time to make a real connection with you and your interests.
Did you know? Provost has schools in Colorado, South Carolina and Ohio.
Provost Academy is a UnVirtual Online School
Check out this helpful video by Provost. It will give you a real feel for the Provost community, and their commitment to engaged learning, in action.
Did you know? There is no cost to enroll, since Provost is a public school.
What’s your UnVirtual Online School idea?
Let us know in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you! While you’re here, check out our iD Tech Camp review.
4 comments
Very interesting article.
My oldest son might have liked a school like this. He wound up leaving his large high school for an early college where he earned college credit while still in high school. He liked the smaller setting. He probably would’ve done well at home working online too, since he is very motivated.
I never heard of this concept before now. What a great way to reach kids.
Video links for them to interact during lessons would be a great.
Great and interesting article! Thanks for sharing 🙂