CYBERSCHOOL STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES RELEASE A PHOTOBOOK SHOWCASING THE ELEMENTS OF CYBERSCHOOLS ON NATIONAL DIGITAL LEARNING DAY

DENVER (Feb. 27, 2020) – In honor of Digital Learning Day, the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families (CCCF) released a photobook of success stories from many students, teachers, and families. CCCF is a group of committed parents who have united to be powerful and vocal advocates for cyberschools and online learning in Colorado. The photobook shares personal stories on the elements of cyberschool and why the model is important to many students’ success.

“At the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families, we believe it is valuable to keep cyberschool student’s stories in front of the community to keep awareness and to promote school choice. It is vital we share student, teacher, and family stories to visualize the importance of cyberschools in the education landscape,” said Tillie Elvrum, president of the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families.

CCCF released the book on National Digital Learning Day to bring attention to the importance of online learning. Digital Learning Day started in 2012 to promote the exciting things educators are doing with technology. Today, cyberschools across America celebrate the effective use of modern technology tools to improve the learning experience in K-12 public schools.

“It all comes down to the students and their families each year. Virtual school is a conscious choice that families make. They believe in it and are looking for something different that is outside what is deemed a normal school setting to ensure their child succeeds. They easily could go to their local school, but they come to an environment that is new and unknown. Having that faith and trust from families is a beautiful thing," said Kim Reeder, a teacher at Colorado Connections Academy.

Cyberschool students come from every walk of life. The photobook honors the climate of innovation so every child in the state will continue to have the educational opportunity they need to thrive.

Ellen Jaskol captured the images in the photobook. Years in photojournalism prepared Ellen to photograph in many settings and styles. Previously, Ellen worked for the Rocky Mountain News as a newspaper photographer where their photo team won two Pulitzer Prizes and the Los Angeles Times as a staff photographer and photo editor.

About the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families

The Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families is a group of committed parents who have united to be powerful and vocal advocates for cyberschools and online learning in Colorado. The coalition believes that all children should have free and equal access to public online schools without restrictions. For additional information on CCCF, please visit www.coloradocyberfamilies.org.

Please visit https://digitallearningday.org/ for more information on Digital Learning Day.

For more information on Ellen Jaskol please visit https://www.ellenjaskol.com/about/index.

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