Imagine you’re a parent with a high-achieving student. They have all A’s and high B’s, with a GPA around 3.5. They were accepted into all of the colleges where they applied, even getting large merit scholarships that helped cut down the tuition bills. Now imagine…
Homeschooling requires parents to take on many different roles you may not have considered when you started. And while most of those roles are pretty simple to figure out, the role of “transcript creator” seems to be the one that stresses parents the most. Why…
The U.S. is in a trades lurch, with the number of skilled trades workers lagging behind demand. How big is this gap? While enrollment in trade programs increased 16% from 2022 to 2023, experts like Mike Rowe share that hiring in trades is up 376%…
High-achieving traditional and homeschooled students have a few options for getting a jump-start on their college careers, including dual enrollment and AP courses. While these learning paths both provide a more rigorous educational experience and can result in fewer courses required once at a university,…
While not every student is destined to go to college, most homeschool parents want to at least ensure it’s an option. This puts some additional pressure on the parent to not only give their child an adequate education but also emphasize life skills that will…
Want to help your homeschool student get a jump-start on college? Briar Cliff University powered by TEL offers a full suite of homeschool dual enrollment courses in a wide range of subject areas. Pick among science, math, communications, business, and many other courses. They even…
The classical education movement is gaining steam in both the private school and homeschool worlds. It’s even inspired a new form of standardized testing with the Classical Learning Text (CLT), an exam geared toward helping all students (but especially those with a classical background) measure college…
Even with AI changing how almost every industry approaches math and science, there’s still a need for talented, inspired engineers to solve complex problems. Will your student be one of them? Perhaps you’ve already researched and even received conflicting advice on how to go about…
Changes in education today are happening at lightning speed, thanks in part to ESAs. These funding plans work differently in each state, and not all states have them. However, they are designed to put educational dollars back into the pockets of families so they can…
For homeschool parents, education isn’t just about academics—it’s a holistic process that includes academics, personal development, social networking, and, for many Christian families, spiritual development. Transitioning to an early college high school model doesn’t mean reinventing the wheel. With the TEL Education platform in partnership with top schools like Briar…
Do you want your homeschooler to experience more advanced coursework and get college credits before leaving high school? If so, you may have looked into dual enrollment courses and CLEP exams. These popular options can help your student get college credit outside of a traditional…
The Utah Fits All (UFA) Scholarship Program, which launched in the 2024-2025 school year, provides a limited number of eligible students with up to $8,000 in an education savings account (ESA). The funds can be used for a wide range of educational expenses, giving families…
Everyone agrees that students should graduate high school with the skills, habits, and direction to succeed in both college and career. The challenge? Finding the time, resources, and curriculum to make it happen effectively.That’s why we created the College & Career Success course—a comprehensive solution…
(Sioux City, Iowa – July 7, 2025) Briar Cliff University is expanding its partnership with TEL Education to help address two key challenges in higher education: academic eligibility and student retention. As part of a new initiative launched by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics…
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