Question: Do your kids still socialize with other students? Answer: My boys have lots of friends, and I believe they have a more active and positive social life now than when they attended the local brick-and-mortar schools. The flexible schedule with online learning allows our family to have more free time for activities outside of school. Ben enjoys a local skateboarding club and has participated in gymnastics, karate, and soccer. Meanwhile, Jake likes skateboarding, riding his scooter and playing basketball with his buddies. I was a parent who asked questions like these six years ago before enrolling my children in Oregon Connections Academy. I did my homework on the different online schools around Oregon and encourage parents considering making the switch this fall to do the same by attending an information session or parent meeting to learn more. Anne Marie Gurney lives in NE Portland with her husband Mike and two boys. She is a member of the Oregon Connections Academy Board of Directors. For more information visit, connectionsacademy.com/oregon-onlineschool/
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