As online education begins to catch on with the American public, new distance learning schools are proliferating, and they all seem to boast that they are "accredited." The question is, "Accredited by whom?" Not all forms of accreditation are equal. If you look into some accrediting organizations, you will find that they will send a nice-looking certificate of accreditation to just about anyone who pays them a fee. There are accreditation mills that support diploma mills....

"Where there is no vision, the people perish" (Proverbs 29:18a).

What plans have you made for your children this summer? During our first years of being a distance learning family, I made the mistake of failing to plan activities. Tired of following schedules throughout the school year, I wanted to take each day just as it came. Although this idealistic idea of allowing my children to play and explore on their own worked initially, I soon found them bored and looking for things to do. Coming to me for suggestions, they needed a purpose and a plan for each day, even in the summer. Frittering away the summer was simply not going to do, and I needed to stay in tune with God's plan for their lives....

This time of year, it's easy to reminisce about the good memories of summertime! We're all enjoying time off from school (if  not doing summer school) and spending time in the warm weather. We're busy with picnics, swimming, camping, and baseball, and of course, we're looking forward to the fireworks on the 4th of July.

While the celebration of our nation's independence is what we usually think of on this day, many other interesting and important events have occurred on the 4th of July. For example, did you know about these other significant events that happened on July 4th?...

Perseverance is the word that best describes Carolyn Derden. Giving up is not an option for her, and this has been evident in all areas of her life. Even as a senior this year, she has not taken it easy but continues to work hard to finish up her academic career. Her teachers and staff here at AOA have noticed this trait in her, and this is one of the many reasons they chose Carolyn as the June student of the month....

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Alexander Alvonellos, a recent graduate of Alpha Omega Academy, is a hero. On May 20, Alexander was awarded the Georgia 2010 Youth Hero of the Year (Christopher Johnson Youth Character Award) because of his attempt to save a boy drowning in a retention pond. The incident occurred when Alexander was sixteen. Alexander heard the cry for help from the little boy's sister. After instructing the girl to call 911, he jumped in and attempted to find the boy. Unfortunately, the boy was not able to be saved. ...

Congratulations to all our Alpha Omega Academy graduates from the Dallas, Texas area! On May 7, 2010, fourteen AOA students graduated and enjoyed celebrating this accomplishment with friends and family. 
 
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