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Online education has been generating misconceptions from the moment the Electronic University Network offered its first course back in the mid-80s. Typically those misconceptions are spawned by a lack of information about gaining academic credit in this fashion. And even though millions the world over...

When you take courses at the JVHS you have a lot of flexibility in the makeup of those courses along with when you do your work. That said, the JVHS is proud of our standards and we don’t simply give top grades for good behaviour....

More and more often in the 21st century, technology is continuing to shape the world we live in and change the way we do things. When it comes to education, this trend is in full swing, with the growing popularity of online schools. However, some...

Over the past several centuries, not too much has changed when it comes to schooling. Students head in, many begrudgingly, and come home again after a few hours. But the internet revolution has provided further opportunities when it comes to education, including online high school...

For too long we’ve had to read about the supposed negatives of technology when it comes to young people. Whether it’s the alleged incessant texting, selfies or social media addiction, we’ve heard it all. But in reality, technology is helping students to learn more and...

The idea of taking online high school courses through Jewish Virtual High School (JVHS) is an exciting prospect. One that, if you’re a student, may seem to represent the solution to everything you don’t like about traditional high school. If you’re the parent of a...

The Internet has opened up learning opportunities that simply didn’t exist a generation ago. Couple that with the fact that young people today don’t think twice about doing things online that used to be strictly real-world activities, (like shopping and meeting new people) and you...

Learning about and identifying with your heritage is an essential part of the Jewish experience. Up until recently however if you wanted to take Jewish courses you had to either attend a brick and mortar school that may or may not be conveniently located, spend...

Studying at Jewish Virtual High School offers a relatively easy way to earn high school credit when compared with other methods, both traditional and alternative. This doesn’t mean to say that you won’t receive a thorough education or that your credits will be worth less,...

Considering that the provision of a Jewish education is an obligation for parents, according to the Talmud (Kiddushin 29a), choosing a provider should be approached with care and research. Some families may have numerous options open to them, being able to combine various options from...