Zoe’ Bell, a Monroe native and top graduate of Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy, earned $3.4 million in scholarships and will attend NYU’s Gallatin School. With a 4.3 GPA, she received both the Jack Kent Cooke and Gates Scholarships. Zoe served as a Senate Page Intern in D.C. and held leadership roles with JAG Louisiana.
A middle school counselor at Ohio Virtual Academy, a K12-powered school, shares practical tips to help students and families ease into the new school year. Her advice includes adjusting sleep schedules early, taking screen-free “brain breaks,” creating a dedicated space for schoolwork and keeping communication open. She also encourages families to approach the transition positively, helping students build confidence as they adjust to new routines, challenges and opportunities.
A former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher found a better fit in virtual education, now teaching high school students remotely at Carolus Online Academy, a K12-powered school serving South Carolina. After experiencing burnout and frustration in the traditional classroom, Carson Nelson says the flexibility of online teaching allows him to better support his students while prioritizing his own well-being. His story highlights how virtual education can create new opportunities for educators seeking a different approach to teaching.
The Keystone School offers K-12 students a flexible, accredited education designed to fit their lives. With online and print options, certified teachers and personalized support, students can enroll year-round and learn at their own pace. For 50 years, Keystone has served families around the world, helping students balance education with travel, careers, medical needs, athletics, performances and other commitments.