Online school is easier for me. The time limits are more flexible. Some things still get caught up in translation, so it’s nice that I don’t have to rush. The classes are recorded, so I can even go back and rewatch if I need to. I also like it because I don’t feel the peer pressure I felt before.

We initially thought K12 was temporary but liked it so much we stayed. Sabrina started taking online courses during the pandemic. She seemed more motivated and wanted to communicate more in English. When we realized she was making progress, I asked how she could do online full time. The transition was great;…

We initially thought K12 was temporary but liked it so much we stayed. Sabrina started taking online courses during the pandemic. She seemed more motivated and wanted to communicate more in English. When we realized she was making progress, I asked how she could do online full time. The transition was great; they had Spanish-speaking support, and they really listened to our concerns.

The teachers are friendly and patient. My teachers really take the time to listen to me and the other students. At my old school, it felt like the teachers heard me but didn’t really listen. My teachers do their best to make learning fun, too. My favorite teacher is my math teacher. She comes up with games a…

The teachers are friendly and patient. My teachers really take the time to listen to me and the other students. At my old school, it felt like the teachers heard me but didn’t really listen. My teachers do their best to make learning fun, too. My favorite teacher is my math teacher. She comes up with games and other ways to make math fun. That helps me remember things.

I see a big difference between the teachers at K12 versus our old school. Before, we dealt with teachers who were inflexible, demanding, and sometimes even argumentative when we explained the situation we dealt with while coming from Cuba, and how that impacted Sabrina.

I like to play with Tika, my cat. She walks through my workspace when I’m in class. Sometimes, when my grandmother is in the kitchen, I’ll help her cook or bake the cookies she likes. When it’s nice outside, I love to go for walks.

We moved from Cuba so Sabrina could have a better future. She wasn’t supported at her first school in the U.S., and I felt like I couldn’t protect her during her transition to a new country. The teachers didn’t want to listen or offer any solutions. Sabrina was also having some health issues from the stress….

We moved from Cuba so Sabrina could have a better future. She wasn’t supported at her first school in the U.S., and I felt like I couldn’t protect her during her transition to a new country. The teachers didn’t want to listen or offer any solutions. Sabrina was also having some health issues from the stress. I wanted her to be able to learn in a way where she felt safe so she could rebuild her confidence.

I want other families in the U.S., especially ones like ours who’ve come from other countries, to know that your children can have a great education—and there’s an option out there that will work for them. You have options. Things are different in the United States. Parents can advocate for their children’s …

I want other families in the U.S., especially ones like ours who’ve come from other countries, to know that your children can have a great education—and there’s an option out there that will work for them. You have options. Things are different in the United States. Parents can advocate for their children’s education. You can ask questions, request meetings, and even explore other options openly.

My friends and I hang out outside of school. One of our favorite things to do is have pajama parties and watch movies together.

K12 offered Sabrina the ability to catch up academically. They could give her customized support like math and English tutoring. Plus, all the resources—class materials, books, laptop — were included at no cost to our family. I couldn’t believe it was all tuition-free.