Arkansas Virtual Academy Launches Statewide ‘Book Buddies’ Challenge In Honor of National Reading Month
March 04 2024 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA), a tuition-free, online K-12
public charter school powered by K12, kicked off its first-ever
statewide ‘Arkansas Book Buddies’ reading initiative on Friday,
March 1, in celebration of National Reading Month. The monthlong
challenge will be led by ARVA middle and high schoolers who will
encourage younger students to read and earn points for prizes. The
challenge is open to all Arkansas students in Kindergarten through
fourth grade.
“We are so excited to celebrate National Reading Month with this
fun challenge,” said ARVA Head of School Amy Johnson. “Arkansas
Book Buddies is a great opportunity for our students to mentor
younger children statewide by inviting them to discover the immense
joy of reading.”
Each Friday in March beginning March 8, a new Arkansas Virtual
Academy student book review video will be posted on the dedicated
site, recapping a favorite book for parents and children to watch
together. For each video watched, viewers will be entered for a
chance to win exciting prizes from ARVA and K12. Participants must
be registered here and can earn one entry per video watched for a
total of four entries. An additional four entries can be earned by
sharing the video series on Instagram and/or Facebook each week
with #ArkansasBookBuddies.
Prizes include:
First Place: Great Wolf Lodge Water Park 3-night stay and
Wolf Passes for a Family of 4
Second Place: Arkansas Adventures Family Package
including a One-Year Museum of Discovery Family Membership and a
One-Year Little Rock Zoo Membership
Third Place: Amazon Kids Kindle
Fourth Place: Scholastic Gift Card
Open since 2003, Arkansas Virtual Academy serves more than 4,000
students representing all 75 counties statewide. ARVA’s curriculum
is developed by K12, an education leader with more than 20 years of
experience delivering personalized learning options to students
nationwide. Along with its parent company, Stride, Inc., K12 has
worked with schools and districts across all 50 states to help
develop local solutions that meet online and blended learning
goals.
For complete details on the challenge and to register, visit
https://webinars.on24.com/K12/BookBuddies.
About Arkansas Virtual Academy
Arkansas Virtual Academy is a full-time public charter school
serving students in grades K through 12. ARVA’s Education Hub in
Little Rock opened in 2023, the school’s 20th year. The Hub serves
as another facet of student career readiness training and a space
for ARVA students to engage in quintessential public school
activities. As part of the Arkansas public school system, ARVA is
tuition-free and allows families access to engaging curriculum and
tools provided by K12, a division of Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN). For
more information about ARVA, visit arva.k12.com.
About K12
At K12, a division of Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), we are
reimagining learning—where learning is lifelong, deeply personal,
and prepares learners for tomorrow. Stride has transformed millions
of people’s teaching and learning experiences by providing
innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions,
curricula, and programs directly to students, schools, the
military, and enterprises in primary, secondary, and postsecondary
settings. K12 is a premier provider of K-12 education for students,
schools, and districts, including career learning services through
middle and high school curricula. K12 has delivered millions of
courses over the past decade and serves learners in all 50 states
and more than 100 countries. More information can be found at:
K12.com.
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