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LAUREL SPRINGS SCHOOL HISTORY

history
1991

Laurel Springs founded by Marilyn Mosley Gordanier and Lee Gordanier for grades K-8

history Global 500
1991

Laurel Springs wins the Global 500 Award from the United Nations

history
1992

Laurel Springs expands program to include grades 9-12

onlinecurr
1994

Laurel Springs designs one of the first online secondary curriculum in the U.S.

history NBC
1996

NBC Television’s “Today Show,” Bryant Gumbel dubs Laurel Springs “the wave of the future”

history
1996

Laurel Springs is officially honored by President Bill Clinton “for leading the way to empower tomorrow’s leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to make their full impact on the world” Click here to view the letter from President Bill Clinton to Laurel Springs.

history LSP
1997

Innovative approach to learning styles integrated into the school’s mission

history UC
1998

Text and Online courses approved by University of California

history Aurora Learning
1998

Laurel Springs creates an online curriculum for public schools across the nation

wasc
2000

Laurel Springs becomes the first WASC accredited distance learning school and receives NCAA approval

history YAA
2001

Marilyn Mosley Gordanier receives the Young Artists Association Award for Outstanding Contribution to Youth through Education

history Niche
2002

Athletic Training Centers across the world (tennis, ice skating, gymnastics) choose Laurel Springs as their preferred school

asia
2003

Laurel Springs expands to include students in Japan, Korea and China

history FC-Gradebook
2005

With the introduction of the online Gradebook and Family Center, Laurel Springs strengthens its virtual community.

history NHS
2006

Laurel Springs is admitted to the National Honor Society

naaee
2007

Laurel Springs receives award from NAAEE

history YouTube
2007

A YouTube Channel was created and a contest was held titled ‘Why Homeschool is Cool’

history LSAcademy
2008

The Laurel Springs Academy for the Gifted and Talented was created

history myLSS
2008
MyLaurelSprings.com online community for students, parents, teachers and alumni is introduced. Also created, online clubs for grades 7-12 giving students the opportunity to socialize with other students
history graduate
2008

Laurel Springs graduates attending college received over $5,000,000 in college scholarships during the previous five years

alumni
2009

The Laurel Springs Alumni Association is created

lss-globe
2009

Laurel Springs expands its global reach

nobel
2009
Laurel Springs is acquired by Nobel Learning Communities providing resources for Global Expansion

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