{"id":1509,"date":"2024-01-24T10:52:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T10:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/?page_id=1509"},"modified":"2024-12-03T17:59:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T17:59:51","slug":"online-vs-traditional-public-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/why-k12\/online-vs-traditional-public-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Vs Traditional Public School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Discover the Online Learning Difference<\/h1>

See what sets online education apart from traditional in-person public school, and pinpoint the best learning path for your child\u2019s unique needs.<\/p>

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How Do Online and Traditional Public Schools Compare?<\/h2>

K12-powered online public school and traditional public school share:<\/p>

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Tuition-free enrollment:<\/h2>

Students of all ages access a strong education, free from tuition costs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Courses taught by state-certified teachers:<\/h2>

Students learn live from state-certified educators, many of whom have advanced degrees and decades of experience.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Collaborative group work with other students:<\/h2>

Students gain practical skills through interactive, collaborative learning environments that focus on real-world applications.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Social opportunities and extracurricular activities:<\/h2>

Students have multiple opportunities to connect with their peers and build meaningful social relationships through extracurriculars.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Online clubs and in-person events:<\/h2>

Students are able to nurture their passions, explore new interests, and socialize at online and in-person events.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A traditional school year calendar:<\/h2>

Students experience the same calendar year from September through June, with breaks for holidays.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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