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Teen Mommy
If you’re like me then diapers, school work, and headaches are basically your daily routine. Now you might be asking yourself, “What does she mean?” Well, what I mean is that I am a teen mom who gets a lot of headaches juggling schoolwork and diapers! My name is Sarah. I’m 16 years old and…
Tips for New PVA Students
Hi! My name is Jomana, and I’m currently a sophomore in P.V.A. I’ve been in P.V.A for 4 years now, which means I have a ton of advice to give you, so you might want to go grab a snack and relax. Tip #1: Don’t ever let yourself fall behind. Once you fall it will…
Why I go to PVA
Hello my name is Daija Davenport. I am an 8th grade student at Philadelphia Virtual Academy (PVA). The reason I came to Philadelphia Virtual Academy is because of my past and me being scared of my future. Some kids like me don’t always get a chance to switch up or do something about it . When…
Highschooler of the Month: Hannah Justice!
Congratulations go to our outstanding student of the month, Hannah Justice! Hannah is 17 years old and in 11th grade. She is known by her teachers as having a great attitude and work ethic. Hannah decided to come to PVA because she wanted a school to put her “back on track with lots of opportunities…
High School Student of the Month: Brejha Freeman!
Congratulations to Brejha for a great start to the school year! Our October Student of the Month is 15 years old and in 10th grade. Brejha is known by her teachers as someone who is active in her courses and never falls behind. She can be counted on to complete her work on time. Brejha decided…
Middle School Student of the Month: Garnell Mitchell!
Garnell Mitchell has done great things this school year already! He’s 12 years old, and in 6th grade. He says he decided to come to PVA to start off new. So far, Garnell’s favorite parts of PVA are going on field trips and interacting with other students. His favorite school subject is math. There are…
How EdTech Innovators Can Learn From Classroom Teachers
Our EdTech posts of past have primarily focused on how educators and schools can focus their curriculum on new education technology innovations to increase student involvement and improvement inside the classroom. A recent article by Jordan Shapiro of Forbes.com flips the perspective. Shapiro asks EdTech entrepreneurs, “Have you asked the teachers what they want, or…
Weekly Update — April 22nd
As another nice week of weather rolls in, PVA rolls forward. Tomorrow is our trip to the Academy of Music at the Kimmel Center as “PVA Goes to the Opera.” We’ll be seeing a dress rehearsal of Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Students are welcome to simply meet at the Kimmel Center prior to the start time…
Portugal’s EdTech Success Story
Portugal’s government launched the National Technology Plan for Education (NTPN) to combat poor international test results, economic decline and scant internet access. According to Laura Devaney from eSchool News, the NTPN’s goal was to create a knowledge-based society, using technology and internet access to make the country’s education system not only current, but top-notch. The…
PVA Weekly Update — April 14th
Breaking News: The weather, it’s gorgeous! Get outside this week, PVA. Now onto the real news. Sign ups for “PVA Goes to the Opera” are due tomorrow. We’ll be seeing a special rendition of Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Academy of Music as part of the Kimmel Center. PSSA’s are unfortunately still in the news…