Charter School Pros & Myths Though charter schools have been common in California for decades, there are still some misunderstandings about what exactly they are and how they benefit families and communities. For more information on how charter schools began and how they’re governed, take a look at this important article called What is […]
Alumni Spotlight: Emilee
Emilee (on the left) and her friend Marilyn volunteering at the Ontario Fire Department’s open house during the fall of 2016. They talked with the local community about firefighting and helped educate people on fire safety. Although keeping with family tradition as a third generation firefighter, alongside her father and grandfather, Emilee is breaking tradition […]
STEM Spells Success in Careers
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, also known as ‘STEM’, make up the fastest growing occupations in the United States. Currently, STEM job openings are growing by a staggering 17%! Compare that to all other non-STEM occupations which are growing at 9.8%. Therefore it’s clear that STEM Spell’s Success in Careers. Future Jobs Require STEM While […]
An Essential Guide to Learning Algebra 1
There are always new and creative ways to learn math, especially with the amount of technology that we have around us. Options For You created a short and fun game to help review some of the basic concepts students learn in their Algebra 1 class. Test it out and tell us your results in the comments: Here […]
What is a Charter School?
Today, 45 U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, have adopted legislation that allows charter schools to operate under state-specific guidelines. The first of such laws was passed in Minnesota in 1991. Since then, according to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, the number of charter schools in operation has grown […]
Everything You Need to Get You to SAT Testing Day
It’s that time of year again when incoming seniors will begin applying to college. While many see the application process as burdensome, thoughtful preparation can help minimize the stress. The majority of colleges and universities require students to take the ACT or SAT test at least once and report scores as an essential part of […]
OFY Alumni Spotlight: Zac
OFY alumnus Zac is living proof that hard work, dedication, and positivity can lead to great opportunities. Zac’s passion is storytelling through illustration and animation. His unique designs and illustrations have demanded the attention of famous brands and have opened many doors. In 2014, Zac posted his own fan art of the characters of the Disney […]
7 Ways You Can Learn to Code
So much of our world is powered by code today. Coding, or programming, is what powers all your favorite websites, mobile apps, and generally anything digital. As the world continues to go digital, more and more tools have become available to help improve the process of learning how to code. Today there are a multitude […]
8 Questions to Ask at a Job Interview
Faced with preparing for a job interview, you may get a new outfit, read up on the company, and review common interview questions so you’ll be ready to talk about your strengths and accomplishments. However, interviews aren’t just for the interviewer to get to know you, they’re also a chance for you to get to […]
Higher Education Is More Popular Than You Thought Among the Stars
You might be surprised to learn that some of your favorite celebrities are exceptionally well educated. While some pursued less glamorous careers before finding fame, others chose to complete their education after finding success in the limelight. As these stars demonstrate, seeking an education is always a good choice. James Franco takes his education seriously. […]
