Lauren sits down with Haley, an Ashworth College graduate and this year’s Graduate of the Year winner, to chat about his journey. Haley talks to us about why he chose to get his criminal justice degree from Ashworth, what it was like going to college online, and how he landed his first job out of college as a paralegal. He tells us how he stayed motivated, set goals, and made frequent use of Ashworth's learner resources. Plus, he offers some great advice for anyone thinking about going back to school and talks about what’s next for him—including applying to law school!

Interested in criminal justice? Learn more about Ashworth's BS in Criminal Justice:
https://www.ashworthcollege.edu/bachelors-degrees/online-criminal-justice-degree/

Read our interview with Haley on the Ashworth blog:
https://www.ashworthcollege.edu/blog/2024-ashworth-college-online-graduate-interview/

Interview with Ashworth College Graduate of the Year Winner, Haley Yegorov

Are online high school and homeschooling the same thing? Not quite! In this episode of Fostering Conversations, Lauren breaks down the differences between the two. If you want to learn how each works, the level of parental involvement required, and how factors like accreditation, curriculum structure, and grading vary between them, check it out!

Plus, we answer two of the most common questions about Penn Foster: Is it accredited? And how do you turn in assignments? 

If you’re thinking about homeschooling or an online high school or are just curious about alternative education, this episode has all the tea!

Is Penn Foster High School Homeschooling?
https://www.pennfoster.edu/blog/is-penn-foster-homeschooling

Learn more about our online high school program:
https://www.pennfoster.edu/high-school

Is Online High School The Same As Homeschooling?

Discovery Education is making the Sandbox online learning platform available on Chromebooks.  And it is free!    How can you check it out?    Sr. Director of Immersive Content Phil Birchinall chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.

Techstination interview: Discovery Education brings free Sandbox to Chromebooks

Where were you when the world shut down? March 13th marks the 5th year anniversary of COVID in the US. Jamie, Jasmine, Jonathan, and Sasha reflect on where they were five years ago, the WILD stories of online learning/teaching, and what they've gained from the pandemic.

Don't forget to cast your vote on the Video Game For the Music Class Fantasy Draft (ends March 10 2025): forms.gle/JAvXwWowhPiSFRjJ9

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We talk with college freshman and JMHS graduate Beth Dusenkova about her international high school experience and how it prepared her for college. She shares how her mental health struggles were the catalyst for her pursuing her high school diploma online. And Beth gives us insights on the differences between American and Slovakian high schools, gushes about her two cats, and talks about her future plans with the Czech police force.

Graduation 2025 FAQ: https://www.pennfoster.edu/why-penn-foster/learning/graduation

Interview with JMHS Alum & 2024 Grad of the Year Finalist Beth Dusenkova

Lauren talks with Pam Ward and Theresa Sinkevich, two of Penn Foster's medical assistant program instructors.

Learn more about the program here:
https://www.pennfoster.edu/programs/healthcare/medical-assistant-career-diploma

Graduation 2025 FAQ:
https://www.pennfoster.edu/why-penn-foster/learning/graduation


(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Medical Assistant

Get ready to walk across the stage and receive your diploma, degree, or certificate at Penn Foster Group's Graduation 2025 commencement and celebration! This episode contains all the info you need to register for graduation, get tickets for your friends and fam, and everything else you need to know before you go!

When: August 16, 2025
Where: Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA

Find more info on our FAQ: https://www.pennfoster.edu/why-penn-foster/learning/graduation

Graduation 2025 is Coming... Are You Ready?

Lauren talks with Penn Foster High School English instructor Danielle Cooper all about teaching reading comprehension in high school, our favorite books, and why students need more, not fewer, assigned pages.

Join the conversation! Like, comment, and subscribe to Fostering Conversations: A Penn Foster Podcast and never miss an episode!

Learn more about our high school program: https://www.pennfoster.edu/high-school

Want info about Graduation 2025? Here's the FAQ: https://www.pennfoster.edu/why-penn-foster/learning/graduation

Reading is What? Fundamental! Let's Talk About Why You Read So Much in High School with Danielle Cooper

It's officially graduation season, so let's celebrate! Lauren is joined by Des to talk about all things graduation: not just the who-what-when-and-where, but also WHY you should attend! Let's celebrate your huge success together! 

Register by July 18 so you don't miss out! 

🎓Register here: https://www.huddlearea.com/pfg-registration/

👨🏻‍🎓Registration FAQ: https://www.huddlearea.com/pfg-registration/faqs/

❓Need help or have questions? Email us: gradsupport@pennfoster.edu

🖊Sign this year's yearbook!: https://yearbook.kudoboard.com/boards/DwTdWdH6/pfhs2023

We can't wait to see you on August 16! You did it! 🎉

Let Your Light Shine! Let's Talk About Graduation 2025! It's Here!

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Today we continue our mini-series called the FreshEd Questionnaire. I’ve been asking guests a set of standard questions after each interview. These questions focus on some of the hottest topics in education today. 

For the next instalment of the FreshEd Questionnaire we focus on online learning. It seems since Covid-19, universities around the world have embraced online learning. More recently, we hear talk of flexible learning. That is, giving students a choice in how they want to study-- either online, in person, or a bit of both. What does online and flexible learning mean for the university? For the quality of education? And for the very nature of learning itself? I asked a group of academics and researchers the following questions: What are your thoughts on universities embracing online/hybrid/flexible teaching?

Here's what they had to say.

Guests include: Rakesh Rajani, Lynn Paine, Laura Chávez-Moreno, Augustina Paglayan, Xavier Dumay, Daniela Romero, Tore Bernt Sorensen, Paula Mantilla-Blanco, Gustavo Fischman, Sara Ruto, Brad Olsen, Stephanie Kim, Tim Jackson, and Katie Anderson-Levitt

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FreshEd #396 – The FreshEd Questionnaire, Vol. 11 (Online Learning)

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The official podcast for Penn Foster, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, The New York Institute of Art & Design, and The New York Institute of Photography.

Led by Crystal Pridmore and Jonathan Seligman, conversations between elementary music teachers who explore the joys and struggles of teaching music in public schools.

New tracks tagged #Online Learning