Author: valerie.doherty@idla.k12.id.us
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Building Stronger Connections: How School-Family Collaboration Supports Student Success at IDLA
Building strong partnerships between schools and families has always been key to student success. In the podcast episode Building Better Collaboration Between Families and Schools from Cult of Pedagogy with host Jennifer Gonzalez and Nawal Qarooni, author of the book Nourishing Caregiver Collaboration, the conversation dives into how these relationships can be strengthened—and why it matters so […]
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Empowering Learners with Parent Support
By Jeff Simmons, IDLA Superintendent Not too long ago, during the COVID-19 pandemic, most parents suddenly and unexpectedly found themselves trying to manage their child’s learning from home. This was also when parents were trying to figure out how to work from home, navigate a lockdown, which masks to get, and which stores had toilet […]
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Some observations from post-secondary online learning
Repost from January 30, 2025By John Watson, Digital Learning Collaborative The percentage of post-secondary students taking one or more online courses has generally been higher than the percentage of K-12 students who are online, and accurate data are more available at the post-secondary level as well. Therefore, it’s worth checking in on post-secondary online learning […]
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IDLA Student Spotlight: Rayce Miller
By Dani Leffler, IDLA Communication Specialist Growing up in Orofino, Idaho, Rayce Miller always had a clear vision for his future. Since seventh grade, he aspired to become a lawyer—a goal he has pursued with focus and determination. By the time he graduated from Orofino High School, Rayce had earned an associate degree in Business […]
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Strategies for Online Students to Set and Achieve Goals in the New Year
The start of a new year is the perfect time to set your sights on what you want to achieve. For online students, setting goals can be a game-changer. Whether you’re mastering a tough subject, learning a new skill, or balancing school with life, having a plan makes all the difference. But how do you […]
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Seasonal Tips for Balancing Online Learning During the Holidays
By Valerie Doherty, IDLA Communication & Brand Manager The holidays can be stressful. Even with some well-deserved time off, balancing online classes during the season can feel overwhelming. Well, guess what? It doesn’t have to be. With a little planning, you can dive into the festivities without stressing over schoolwork. Here are five easy tips […]
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Parent Like a River Guide
By Jeff Simmons, IDLA Superintendent My wife and I recently went whitewater rafting on the Payette River with friends. It never ceases to amaze me how magnificent our state is! I can float down some Class 3 rapids and make it home for dinner in my own home. We live in a tremendous state for […]
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Is AI Shaping our Perceptions and Memories?
By Ryan Gravette, IDLA Technology Director In 1995 Ron Howard created a movie that depicts the story of the Apollo 13 mission. (Was it really 29 years ago?!?) Tom Hanks plays Jim Lovell navigating adversity of equipment failure. Prior to the movie’s release, most of public perception focused on the failure of landing on the […]
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Teaching Online with Fidelity
By Jeff Simmons, IDLA Superintendant This fall, we had the opportunity to collaborate with some of our peers at the 2024 VLLA Conference. The Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA) is an organization of 20 state virtual schools. We work together, share best practices, and build capacity in each other. IDLA is an original group member […]