Achievement House BLOG

Bright Kids Need Bright Communities: Why We Love PAGE

When you’re raising a gifted child, staying connected, informed, and inspired is so important. While your school’s communities are a key part of your support system, it’s just as important to explore resources outside of school that can guide you through the ups, downs, and incredible growth that come with parenting children with unique talents. […]

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Why Student Choice Matters More Than Ever in Education

When students have a choice in how and what they learn, everything changes. Motivation rises. Confidence grows. And most importantly, students start to see learning as something they do for themselves, not just something done to them. In today’s world, where young people are navigating constant change, it’s more important than ever that they feel […]

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May 19, 2025 Victoria Nesti

Can Lightning Strike Twice? Understanding 2E Children

As a parent, you’ve probably noticed your child’s incredible strengths. Maybe they’re reading years beyond their grade level, building complex structures with LEGO bricks, or passionately discussing the intricacies of astronomy. But what happens when those extraordinary abilities exist alongside challenges like ADHD, autism, anxiety, or a learning disability? This is the reality for many […]

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May 16, 2025 Jen Brittingham

Highlighting the Value of Cyber Education: A Perspective from AHCCS

At Achievement House Cyber Charter School, every student deserves access to a flexible, high-quality education that meets their unique needs. Recently, AHCCS team member Guy Ciarrocchi shared an op-ed that shines a light on the important role cyber schools play in Pennsylvania’s educational landscape. In the piece, Mr. Ciarrocchi discusses how over 70,000 students across […]

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How Cyber Teachers Build Real Relationships in Virtual Classrooms

When people think of cyber school, they often imagine students learning in isolation, clicking through lessons on their own without much human interaction. But the reality is far more connected than that. At Achievement House Cyber Charter School, our teachers are not just lesson guides or screen sharers. They’re mentors, encouragers, and lifelines. And in […]

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May 14, 2025 Victoria Nesti

Let the Cheetahs Run: Understanding Your Gifted Child’s True Nature

As a parent of a gifted child, you’ve likely seen it: that electric spark, the insatiable curiosity, the way your child asks questions no one else seems to think of. Maybe you’ve been amazed by their vocabulary at age four or their ability to make strange connections between science, art, and mythology over dinner. Maybe […]

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May 06, 2025 Victoria Nesti

When Smart Kids Struggle with ‘Perfect’: What Cyber Parents Can Do

Perfectionism can sneak in quietly but grow quickly amongst high achieving and gifted students. Does your child spiral into thinking everything must be perfect before it’s submitted… or worse, never submit it at all? If you’ve ever seen your bright child freeze up, crumble under self-imposed pressure, or avoid work entirely because “it’s not good […]

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