WEST CHESTER, Pa., and
OJAI, Calif., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Laurel Springs School, a leader in online K-12
education, today announced an official partnership with
LanguageBird, a premier online world language program for middle
and high school students. The innovative partnership will
significantly expand access to industry-leading world language
instruction for students enrolled in The Academy at Laurel Springs,
as well as give LanguageBird a high-visibility platform in
association with one of the nation's top online schools.
Students in The Academy in grades 6–12 can now elect to study
any of 13 world languages via live, one-on-one instruction with
LanguageBird experts. The available languages include:
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Arabic
- English
- French
- German
- Hebrew
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Mandarin
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, demand for high-quality
online learning options has skyrocketed, with parents seeking out
expertise on par with Laurel
Springs' 29 years of experience in distance education,
supplemented by top-tier academic programs like LanguageBird.
"The partnership between Laurel Springs and LanguageBird comes
at a time when millions of families are being forced to reconsider
how their children will receive an education due to the coronavirus
pandemic," said Megan O'Reilly
Palevich, M.Ed., Head of School at Laurel Springs. "If those
families choose Laurel Springs, we want them to feel confident that
they are embarking on a path that leads their children to academic
success. The partnership with LanguageBird will be an exemplar of
that commitment as we continue to innovate The Academy at Laurel
Springs and prepare students to be more independent, well-rounded,
and globally minded individuals."
LanguageBird will be available to all students in grades 6–12
who are enrolled in The Academy for the 2020-2021 school year.
"Our progressive partnership will enable Laurel Springs to
provide the most personalized and interactive language program to
its students," said Dr. Karyn Koven,
Founder of LanguageBird. "We are thrilled to work with Laurel Springs' talented students and educators
as we continue to create confident speakers and culturally aware
global citizens."
To learn more about how an online education with Laurel Springs
could work for your family, please contact our Admissions team at
800-377-5890 or visit the school's website. If you are interested
in learning more about LanguageBird, please visit
LanguageBird.com
About Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs
School is a fully accredited private online school offering a
challenging K-12 academic program that engages global learners and
values students as individuals. Our school is designed for the
college preparatory student who wishes to grow and excel
academically and personally while maintaining a flexible schedule.
Laurel Springs has an outstanding record of placing its graduates
into selective colleges and universities of their choice in the
U.S. and throughout the world.
About LanguageBird
LanguageBird connects learners to
passionate, experienced teachers who love to teach their language
and culture. LanguageBird provides an individual approach,
flexibility in scheduling, world-class instructors, and an
exceptional curriculum.
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