The ‘school choice movement‘ refers to the concept that students and their parents should have the opportunity to attend school where they choose. As the shape of public education shifts over time, parents are more interested in finding alternative educational opportunities. Some parents favor the charter school movement while others are in search of vouchers […]
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Examining Graduation Rates
November 12, 2012An article recently released by ‘Lancaster Online‘ announced the graduation rates and PSSA assessment scores associated with several cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania. 21CCCS was included in the article, with mention made to our school’s successes over the past few years, (including recent scores from the 2011-12 school year). The article, titled “Cyber-Charters: Cyber-charter pupils […]
Continue Reading »Critics Are Asking: Are Cyber Schools Making the Grade?
The critics are everywhere. Although the cyber school movement has been in full swing for more than a few years (with Pennsylvania at the forefront), developments are occurring constantly, shifting what cyber school looks like for students across the country. With constant growth, development, and change, it’s no wonder people are asking, “Are cyber schools […]
Continue Reading »Campout for Hunger!
November 8, 2012It’s that time of year again! As we near the holiday season, 21CCCS participates in a local food drive to support the efforts of the Philabundance organization. This organization responds to the hunger needs existing in the Delaware Valley through food acquisition, direct delivery services, and the coordination of volunteer services. Last year, 21CCCS was […]
Continue Reading »Hurricane Sandy Aftermath
November 6, 2012Hurricane Sandy devastated areas up and down the east coast. 21CCCS was fortunate to see little damage. We know that our teachers and many students remained safe and sound. However, some were much less fortunate. The federal relief efforts are already estimated at $12 billion. There is always something more we can do to help. […]
Continue Reading »Fun Field Trips
October 25, 2012This fall, we were fortunate to host several field trips across Pennsylvania. We love the opportunity to spend time with our students, and fall is the perfect time to enjoy fellowship and great weather. We met at Adams Ricci Park Community Park in Carlisle, Lower Perkiomen Valley Park in Oaks, and North Park in Pittsburgh, […]
Continue Reading »Controversy Surrounding Cyber Charter Schools
Educating the masses is no easy task. It’s easy to keep up with the news as long as you’re talking about Justin Beiber or those Kardashians. But when it comes to cyber school education, it seems that the jury is still out. Here at 21CCCS, we recognize that not everyone knows the truth and the […]
Continue Reading »Gap Community Day!
On Tuesday, May 29, 21st Century Cyber Charter School held the first Community Day at The Family Center of Gap in Gap, PA. About 50 students came out with their families to visit throughout the day. Our teachers worked remotely from this location during the day and had the opportunity to work with some of […]
Continue Reading »Corbett Aims to Help the Charter School Cause
October 24, 2012On October 19th, 2012, Governor Corbett released a statement expressing his commitment to the charter school movement. He acknowledged disappointment in the House’s failure to bring a recently proposed Senate bill 1115 to the table. Although the bill passed a vote in the state Senate, it has yet to be voted on in the House, […]
Continue Reading »Student Spotlight: A New Role for Madeleine!
October 23, 2012It’s no secret that our students are special children. They come to our school with a variety of talents, strengths, dreams, and ambitions. We are proud to share that one such student has recently seen one of her dreams come to fruition. Madeleine Gardella recently earned the role of Abby in “Nutcracker, 1776.” The show […]
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