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Inspiring Kindergarten-12th grade students, families, and educators to embrace online learning options to meet their individual needs.

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October 12, 2026

Understanding FLVS Full Time Public School Enrollment: What Families Need to Know

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FLVS Full Time enrollment opens September 1 for 2026–27 second semester. Learn what families need to know about Florida’s tuition‑free full time online public schools.

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Florida Families Cite Flexibility, Teacher Support as Top Reasons for Choosing Online Learning

June 8, 2026

Florida Families Cite Flexibility, Teacher Support as Top Reasons for Choosing Online Learning

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Survey results from FLVS families highlight why online school is growing: flexibility, teacher support, and personalized learning are leading the way. A majority of respondents, nearly 95%, gave their experience a high rating.

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March 25, 2026

Small Sounds, Big Discoveries: How Young Learners Explore Music

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Discover how the FLVS elementary music program helps young learners explore rhythm, movement, and culture through interactive, hands‑on online lessons.

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From Classroom to Career Helping Your Child Find Success Florida Virtual School

February 10, 2026

From Classroom to Career: Helping Your Child Find Success

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Learn how to support student career readiness by building critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills employers expect.

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February 3, 2025

Industry Certifications Help Students Land Their Dream Job

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Explore our Career and Technical Education courses to obtain industry certifications, which help students stand out when applying to jobs and/or college.

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May 1, 2024

Welcome to the NEW Florida Virtual School Blog

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Our new Florida Virtual School blog will provide students, families, school counselors, and educators with school life news and spotlights, online learning tips, and industry insights.

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April 30, 2024

New Financial Literacy Grad Requirement Can Be Taken Online

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Discover essential personal finance skills through FLVS's online course. Budgeting, investing, credit cards, and more taught at your own pace.

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April 30, 2024

FLVS Graduation Rate Increases, Among Top 10 School Districts

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During the 2022-23 academic year, the Florida Virtual School graduation rate increased to 92.6%, surpassing the previous rate by 2.6 percentage points.

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April 23, 2024

Florida State Assessments Can Now Be Taken Outside Florida: A Win for Military Families

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Florida Virtual Full Time Public School students of military families now have the flexibility to participate in state assessments outside of Florida.

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April 16, 2024

4 Reasons Why Families Choose FLVS

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Families choose FLVS for its award-winning online curriculum, flexibility, unparalleled teacher support, and the reassurance that they can learn in a safe environment.

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