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Is Virtual School Right for My Child with Dyslexia or ADHD?

You’ve probably arrived at this question after months or years of struggle. The traditional school setting isn’t working. Your child is falling behind academically, melting down at home, or both....

How to Structure Your Child’s Day Around a Part-Time Virtual Program

One of the most common questions we hear from parents is: “What does my child do for the rest of the day?” It’s a fair question. If your child is...

Virtual School vs. Homeschool: What’s the Difference for Kids with Learning Differences?

When parents start researching alternatives to traditional school for their neurodiverse child, two options come up constantly: homeschooling and virtual school. From the outside, they can look similar—both happen at...

The True Cost of Supporting a Neurodiverse Learner

When parents first hear that a specialized virtual school costs $20,000 a year, many have the same reaction: that’s too expensive. We understand. It sounds like a lot of money...

Why Self-Paced Online Learning Doesn’t Work for Most Kids with ADHD

If you’ve ever handed your child with ADHD a laptop, pointed them toward an online curriculum, and hoped for the best, you already know how this story ends. The assignments...

Hands-On Learning in a Digital World: Breaking Down False Dichotomies

There’s a persistent myth in education that we need to choose: either digital learning OR hands-on experience. Either technology OR tactile engagement. Either screens OR manipulatives. At Conduit, we reject...

Connection in the Digital Classroom: Why Online Learning Isn’t Lonely When Done Right

“But won’t my child be isolated?” It’s one of the most common concerns parents express when considering online learning at Conduit. The fear is understandable—we’ve all seen the zombie-like state...

Online Learning: Reclaiming Childhood One Efficient Lesson at a Time

Let me ask you something: How much of your child’s traditional school day is actually spent learning? No, really. Think about it. Between lining up, settling down, distributing materials, collecting...

Competency-Based Learning: Creating Individual Pathways for Unique Minds

Remember when you learned to ride a bike? Some kids pick it up in an afternoon. Others need weeks of wobbling before they find their balance. Yet somehow, we’ve convinced...

Beyond the Perfect App—Finding the Perfect Teacher

At Conduit, we’ve noticed a curious trend in education circles lately. Parents and caregivers are on a never-ending quest for the “perfect app” that will magically solve their child’s learning...