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Florida Virtual School Marks Milestone Year with Top Rankings and New Programs

Florida Virtual School set new benchmarks in online education in 2025, earning statewide recognition for academic excellence, staff leadership, and groundbreaking innovations that continue to shape the future of virtual learning. From record graduation rates to groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) learning programs, FLVS continues to redefine what’s possible in online education.

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December 5, 2025

Florida Virtual School Educator Named First Female Commander of Marianna VFW Post

FLVS congratulates Jenel D’Alessandro, a science instructor for Florida Virtual Middle School, on becoming the first female commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12046 in Marianna, Florida.

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December 2, 2025

New Survey Finds 86% of U.S. Families Plan to Continue Homeschooling

Survey findings revealed that homeschooling remains a top choice for 86% of families across the U.S., with 49% of parents planning to continue indefinitely, and 37% planning to homeschool for the foreseeable future, but may reassess as circumstances change.

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November 11, 2025

Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools Named Purple Star School of Distinction for Outstanding Support of Military Families

Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools (FLVS Full Time) has been named a Purple Star School of Distinction in recognition of its strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.

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November 13, 2025

UCF Alum Robin Winder ’92 has been a Driving Force Behind FLVS

UCF Today

University of Central Florida social science education alum Robin Winder ’92 serves as chief academic officer for Florida Virtual School, leading the evolution of online education statewide.

FLVS teacher, yacht chef Abby Cheshire, writes her debut cookbook

November 5, 2025

FLVS Teacher, Yacht Chef Writes Her Debut Cookbook

Viera Today

FLVS Full Time culinary arts instructor and private chef, Abby Cheshire’s new cookbook, “Passport to Flavor: 100 Global Dishes You Can Make Anywhere,” will be released by major publisher HarperCollins on Jan. 20.

Lenox Lockhart go kart racer Florida Virtual School

October 13, 2025

Flex Student and Go-Kart Racer Places Second at IAME USA Grand National Championship

The Nassau Guardian

FLVS Flex student and go-kart racer, Lenox Lockhart, recently placed second at the IAME (Italian American Motor Engineering) USA Grand National Championship, in Mooresville, North Carolina. He has 19 wins, 38 podium finishes, and 40 top-five results over a four-year career.

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Why FLVS Is the Perfect Fit for Our Adventurous Fifth Grader

Homeroom

In this guest post, a homeschool parent shares how Florida Virtual School provides the perfect balance of structure and flexibility for their fifth grader. From personalized pacing to real-world learning opportunities, discover how FLVS empowers students to thrive academically while pursuing their passions.