Marian University Preparatory School (MU Prep) has announced a
significant national expansion. The online faith-based school is
now enrolling students in grades kindergarten through 10 in 31
additional states and Washington, D.C.
“Marian University has always been a leader in education
innovation,” said Kenith Britt, Ph.D., chief operating officer and
chancellor of Marian University Indianapolis. “With the launch of
MU Prep last year, we were able to tap into decades of experience
preparing transformative leaders in service to the world and
provide Indiana students an opportunity to jumpstart their future.
Now in year two, students in over half the country will be able to
do the same.”
Launched in 2022 by Marian University in partnership with online
curriculum provider K12, MU Prep is a private, faith-focused
virtual/hybrid school that originally served Indiana students in
grades 6-8. Now, students in kindergarten through tenth grade can
enroll in MU Prep’s virtual program in 31 states plus Washington,
D.C. MU Prep will continue to grow, adding 11th grade in the
2024-25 school year and 12th grade the following year.
The MU Prep hybrid program will continue to be offered in
Indianapolis to Indiana students in sixth through tenth grades.
In addition to being one of the few faith-based online schools
that teach a Catholic curriculum, MU Prep also provides students
curriculum and classes focused specifically on higher education and
career readiness, as early as the sixth grade.
“MU Prep is designed to empower families to tailor their child’s
education to their individual needs,” said Dr. Elisha Schlabach,
Marian University Preparatory School Head of School. “Whether you
are a full-time virtual student or join us in-person throughout the
week, every student is a part of our faith-focused school community
and has access to high-quality classes led by engaging
teachers.”
In Indiana, MU Prep hybrid students spend two days a week on
Marian University’s campus in Indianapolis participating in
hands-on learning, in addition to their online classes. To enrich
their educational experience, hybrid students often spend time
outside the classroom, participating in faith-based activities and
service projects, exploring the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab, touring
the Indiana Statehouse and more.
“MU Prep has been an enriching and positive experience for my
daughter,” said Rebecca Silins, parent of an MU Prep student. “The
flexibility of a virtual education, combined with the program’s
faith-based curriculum and academic rigor, makes it the perfect fit
for our family.”
MU Prep is now enrolling K-10 students for the 2023-24 school
year, and there is an early enrollment discount through June 30.
Qualifying Indiana families can receive financial aid through the
Indiana Choice Scholarship program. Visit muprep.k12.com for more
information and to enroll.
About Marian University
Founded in 1937, Marian University is the only Catholic
university in Indianapolis and central Indiana, serving more than
5,600 students, including 4,400 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate
students, earning degrees in the arts, business, education,
engineering, math, medicine, nursing, ministry, and the natural and
physical sciences. The university's high-impact, experiential
curriculum provides hands-on, collaborative learning opportunities.
Marian University has earned the Carnegie Classification of
Institutions of Higher Education as a national
doctoral/professional university. In 2013, Marian University
established its College of Osteopathic Medicine, the first new
school of medicine in Indiana in more than 100 years, and in 2022,
Marian welcomed its first students to the new E. S. Witchger School
of Engineering as part of the university’s continuing efforts to
graduate students that help meet the Midwest’s growing STEM
workforce needs. The university also provides undergraduate nursing
education at Marian University’s Ancilla College in Plymouth,
Indiana. Marian's national champion varsity athletic programs
include the 2012 and 2015 NAIA Football Championship, the 2016 and
2017 NAIA Women's Basketball Championship, the 2019 NAIA Women's
Volleyball Championship, various track and field events, and nearly
50 USA Cycling national championships. Follow Marian University on
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and Twitter.
About K12, a Stride Company
At Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), we are reimagining learning—where
learning is lifelong, deeply personal, and prepares learners for
tomorrow. The company has transformed millions of people’s teaching
and learning experiences by providing innovative, high-quality,
tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs directly
to students, schools, the military, and enterprises in primary,
secondary, and postsecondary settings. Stride is a premier provider
of K-12 education for students, schools, and districts, including
career learning services through middle and high school curriculum.
For adult learners, Stride delivers professional skills training in
healthcare and technology, as well as staffing and talent
development for Fortune 500 companies. Stride 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 stridelearning.com, K12.com, galvanize.com,
techelevator.com, and medcerts.com.
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230601005142/en/
Maggie Kucik, Marian University (317) 509-9947 Cell
mkucik@marian.edu
Amy Hanna, Borshoff (317) 695-6331 Cell
amy.hanna@borshoff.biz
Stride (NYSE:LRN)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jun 2024 to Jul 2024
Stride (NYSE:LRN)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jul 2023 to Jul 2024