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The First Online Private School: 30+ Years at Laurel Springs School
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- LiberatED Podcast
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- Feb 24, 2026
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- 2172
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Summary
What does it take to build the first private online school in the United States—before most families even had internet access? In this episode of LiberatED , Kerry McDonald talks with Alyssa Tormala, Head of School at Laurel Springs School , to explore the school's remarkable evolution from a small distance-learning program in 1991 to a global, accredited K–12 institution that has served more than 6,000 students across 100+ countries. With a proven track record of high-quality online learning, including selective college admissions, Laurel Springs School continues to lead the way in virtual education. For families exploring alternatives to conventional schooling, this episode offers a compelling look at how private online education can combine personalization, rigor, and worldwide community. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at edentrepreneur.org . Kerry's latest book, Joyful Learning: How to Find Freedom, Happiness, and Success Beyond Conventional Schooling , is available now wherever books are sold!