Exploring what’s working, what’s next, and what’s possible
Kheyden T., a GOA Student Ambassador from Pinewood American International School, shares how GOA helped her grow through rubrics, peer feedback, and global collaboration.
Discover the impact of interest-based learning through student experiences at GOA. Learn how personalized learning pathways ignite passions, drive engagement, and shape future academic choices.
The GOA Student Ambassador Program is a powerful initiative that enhances student leadership, fosters peer support, and amplifies student voices. By sharing their stories, supporting their peers, and continually developing their collaborative skills, GOA Student Ambassadors make a significant impact in their school communities and at GOA.
GOA is proud to announce the projects that have been selected for inclusion in the Global Capstone Showcase from Semester 2. A long-standing culmination in GOA courses each semester, the Global Capstone, offers students the opportunity to explore, create, and display a self-directed project connected to their coursework content.
Samantha S., a GOA Student Ambassador from The Blake School, reflects on how GOA courses have broadened her academic horizons in healthcare, writing, and psychology, promoting global collaboration, self-advocacy, and a journey into independent learning.
Jordyn C., a GOA Student Ambassador from Rundle College, shares how GOA courses help students to foster agency, explore their passions, and prepare for life after high school.
Learn why high school online learning matters to a college admissions leader
Dylan W., a GOA Student Ambassador from American International School of Johannesburg, shares her insights with engaging learning experiences in her GOA courses, emphasizing the impact of student choice and having safe spaces for students.
Hear from three GOA Student Ambassadors about their experiences with the Learning Pathways and Global Learning Certification program: Emilija, a grade 10 student from the American School of Warsaw who has earned a Global Learning certification; Louis M., grade 11 student from the International School of Kuala Lumpur who is working toward a Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning Pathway; and Rick C., grade 12 student from The Episcopal Academy who has obtained a Global Learning certification.
Hailey A., a GOA Student Ambassador from Germantown Friends School, shares about her transformative journey with GOA courses, from learning Japanese to exploring psychology, highlighting the benefits of competency-based learning and the importance of fostering global connections through online education.
Minie K., a GOA Student Ambassador from the International School of Prague, shares her experience with Online Learning and GOA's Entrepreneurship in a Global Context course, illustrating how online learning fosters independent study, effective communication, and global understanding, demonstrating the expansive potential of digital educational environments.
One year ago, we created our Learning Pathways and Global Learning Certification programs to allow students to chart their own path and tell their story as they embark on the college admissions process and career planning. In this article, we discuss how these programs empower students to take control of their learning and prepare for their future.