Achievement House BLOG

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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Helping Students Find Their Voice Through Creative Thinking and Collaboration

Not every student thrives when asked to memorize facts, complete a worksheet, or sit through long lectures. Some of the brightest young minds in our classrooms are the ones who light up when they’re given a creative challenge to solve or the freedom to approach a task in a way that feels uniquely their own. […]

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Bridging Cultures and Building Connections: How Our Online Classroom Fosters Social-Emotional Learning

At Achievement House Cyber Charter School, we believe that learning shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all experience. For students to truly thrive, we focus on creating a learning environment that’s not only academic but also fun, engaging, and connected to the real world. One of the greatest benefits of a cyber school setting is creating connections from […]

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