Branches Learning

As we are nearing the end of another school year, we’re feeling incredibly grateful. We’re excited to share what’s new at Branches Learning!

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✅ NCAA-approved high school courses
✅ Smaller class sizes
✅ Three meeting days/wk core classes
✅ Core classes meet Tues/Wed/Thurs.
✅ ELA (phonics) offered for K-1
✅ Spanish elective offered for Grade 8
✅ Dedicated school tracks matching your school’s calendar

🔍 Explore Courses:
View our Course Catalog [https://brancheslearning.org/courses/] to explore course times and days (subject to change). Materials, syllabi, pacing guides, and A–G guides will be posted before fall registration opens.

Big news at Branches Learning!

Our high school program is now officially approved by the NCAA as a Supplementary Education Program (SEP), giving student-athletes and their families added confidence that Branches Learning courses align with NCAA eligibility expectations.

As a WASC-accredited online course provider, we are proud to support students who are balancing academics with high-level training, travel, and competition.

This milestone means more flexibility, more confidence, and more opportunity for student-athletes nationwide.

Schools, districts, educational programs, and athletic clubs looking for a trusted academic partner are invited to connect with us.

Partner with a WASC-accredited, NCAA-approved provider that understands the unique needs of student-athletes.

Learn more at brancheslearning.org

Summer Workshops Enrollment is Open for Blue Ridge Academy Students

Register today, as seats are filling fast!

From June 8th to July 2nd, Blue Ridge Academy students in TK-8th can boost their skills in Math and Language Arts with fun, focused instruction designed to keep them learning and growing.

🗓️ Diverse Schedule: Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday Sessions-whatever fits your summer best!

📚 Workshops Available For TK-8th:

- Targeted Math and Language Arts support
- Engaging small-group classes
- Experienced, caring instructors

👉 Blue Ridge Academy families, register here: https://brancheslearning.org/summer/workshops

Let’s keep the momentum going this summer with Branches Learning. We hope to see you there!

Summer Workshops - Branches Learning Welcome to Branches Learning Workshops! Summer enrollment is open! Classes start the week of June 8th and end July 2nd. We’re so glad you’re here. Our TK-8 workshops are designed […]

The Role of Social-Emotional Learning in Online Education

Why SEL matters and how it shows up in virtual courses

Online education has grown rapidly. Platforms improved, interest increased, and flexibility increased. But there is also a human side to consider. Social-emotional learning helps fill that gap.

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The Role of Social-Emotional Learning in Online Education - Branches Learning Students bring stress, challenges with motivation, confidence issues, and emotional struggles into every online course. Ignoring this makes outcomes worse. Addressing it makes everything stronger.Social-emotional learning is now a key part of virtual education. It is built into the foundation.

Why Project-Based Learning Works in Online Classrooms

Online learning has changed, and quickly. In the past, it was mostly videos and quizzes, but now it has been adapted to feel more like real work. In many online classrooms, students are expected to think, build, test ideas, and explain them. That shift is why project-based learning works so well online.

It encourages students to utilize what they learn, not just remember it.

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Why Project-Based Learning Works in Online Classrooms - Branches Learning Online learning has changed, and quickly. In the past, it was mostly videos and quizzes, but now it has been adapted to feel more like real work. In many online classrooms, students are expected to think, build, test ideas, and explain them. That shift is why project-based learning works so well onl...

From Struggling to Thriving: A Guide to Using Online Tutoring

Struggles in school usually don’t appear overnight. They build up slowly, a missed lesson, a tough quiz, a drop in confidence, and then motivation fades. By the time grades fall, the issue has often been there for some time.

This is where online tutoring can make a difference. It’s not just a last resort, but a way to get back on track.

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From Struggling to Thriving: A Guide to Using Online Tutoring - Branches Learning Online tutoring can help when classes move too quickly or too slowly, when basic skills aren’t solid, when it’s difficult to focus, or when a student needs a comfortable space to ask questions.

Another great review for one of our tutors here at Branches, Alyson!

"My son has responded well to the extra support. Looking forward to more tutoring sessions."

Thanks for the review, Vanessa! Glad to hear your son is thriving with the extra support!

Thanks for the review, David. Happy to hear that your family is happy with Branches!

"Good, my family seems very happy with Branches Learning. Will give more feedback later in the year. Thank you!"

We look forward to hearing further feedback!

A review from one of our awesome teachers who is also a tutor, Hubert!

"Everything is wonderful!"

Glad to hear, and thanks for the review, Hubert!

Teacher Tips: Best Practices for Building Connection in Remote Classes

Building connections in remote classes takes effort. Screens can make people feel distant. Even so, strong connections are possible online, and many teachers are already succeeding.

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Teacher Tips: Best Practices for Building Connection in Remote Classes - Branches Learning Building connections in remote classes takes effort. Screens can make people feel distant. Even so, strong connections are possible online, and many teachers are already succeeding.