SEATTLE, June 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Apex Learning, a recognized leader in online learning for secondary education, announced new courses for the 2019-2020 school year—including courses in career and technical education additional state specific courses as well as honors courses across subject areas.
"It is a high priority for us to ensure our course catalog stays current with education trends and the requirements of our users," said Cheryl Vedoe, CEO, Apex Learning. "The expansion of our 2019-2020 catalog is a testament to our commitment to continuously invest in content development to address evolving needs in education."
Apex Learning continues to expand its career and technical education (CTE) course offering with a focus on providing programs of study to prepare high school students to earn certifications that lead to real-world skills and higher wage jobs they can pursue immediately upon graduation. Each CTE course offered contributes to a program of study in which students progress through introductory, intermediate and capstone courses. According to recent research, Vocational and Career Tech Education (CTE) in American High Schools: The Value of Depth Over Breadth, students who pursue upper-level CTE courses, or courses within a sequence beyond the introductory class, earn higher wages.
A new suite of honors courses across English, math, science and social studies that provide coursework for students seeking to extend their learning is being released for the 2019-2020 school year. The 13 new honors courses emphasize higher-order thinking and critical thinking skills, project-based activities, labs and extended reading to enhance the student experience.
Apex Learning is committed to meeting state-specific course requirements. Examples include a new Contemporary World course for middle school students and a Probability and Statistics course to meet fourth year math requirements.
To view the 2019-2020 Apex Learning course catalog, visit: https://cdn.apexlearning.com/al/catalog_19-20.pdf.
About Apex Learning
Schools and districts nationwide implement Apex Learning digital curriculum to personalize the learning experience and support success for all students-from those who are struggling to those capable of accelerating. Proven to increase outcomes, Apex Learning digital curriculum actively engages students in learning, with embedded supports and scaffolds to meet the needs of diverse learners. During the most recent school year, there were more than 3.6 million enrollments in Apex Learning digital curriculum. Headquartered in Seattle, Apex Learning is accredited by AdvancEd and its courses are approved for National Collegiate Athletic Association eligibility. For more information, visit http://www.apexlearning.com/contact or call 1.800.453.1454.
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