I’ve seen several articles in the past few weeks sharing the struggles families have as they adjust to online school. Some have questioned how this alternative could possibly work for students.
As a parent of a student enrolled at Utah Virtual Academy (UTVA), I want to share how online school has worked for us.
When my son Braylon started kindergarten, he was diagnosed with general anxiety and separation disorder. His anxiety left him crying every morning when we’d try to send him to our local brick-and-mortar school. He quickly fell behind his peers as he struggled to focus in class. Fortunately, we found the perfect solution with online school.
Since starting at UTVA, Braylon has improved so much. His teachers do everything possible to ensure he’s on track with his lessons and offer support when needed. He’s made the honor roll several times and continues to push and challenge himself.
I’m glad that we found online school for my son. It has been a blessing during COVID-19, as he’s able to continue his education as usual without disruption.
I couldn’t imagine where we would be today without it, and I urge other parents to consider online school as a long-term solution.
Kathy Hathaway, Sunset
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