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The Voice of Virtual Learning In MissouriAccess Launch magazine tells the stories of Launch students, Launch teachers and Launch partner districts. Each issue contains in-depth student Q&As, teacher and partner district profiles and success stories, all from Missouri students and teachers working with Launch. The magazine is published three times per year and shared with Launch liaisons and administrators statewide.




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Meet a Staffer: Shelby Blankenship
May 6, 2020Access Launch, Meet a StafferWhat’s it like to work for Launch? We joined Launch Registrar Shelby Blankenship for a day of shipping Chromebooks, delivering Garmins and requesting records. 7:40 a.m.: Shortly after arriving at the Launch office, Shelby logs in to he...
Welcome to the Club
April 30, 2020Success StoriesSpringfield Public Schools student, Alissa Schilling, was recently named Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year for Springfield and the state of Missouri. Learn how Launch courses have helped her make an impact on her community. Alissa Schi...
Meet a Staffer: Kim Spence
April 29, 2020Meet a StafferKim Spence’s passion for kids and connecting with teachers statewide makes her the perfect fit for the role of Launch’s new Assistant Principal. Meet her here. Tell us about your background in education. I spent the first year of my ...
Growing Opportunities in Gainesville
April 29, 2020Access Launch, District ProfilesWhile the Gainesville School District has less than 1,000 students K-12, it works with Launch to provide its high school students an expanded selection of course offerings. When Gainesville High students returned to school in August 2019...
The (Online) Principal’s Office
April 28, 2020Meet a StafferMeet our newest team member, Principal of Virtual Learning Brady Quirk, who brings experience, adventure and an out-of-the-box approach to education and learning. Tell us about your background in education. I have been incredibly fortuna...
Launch Announces New Summer Programming
April 27, 2020GeneralLaunch’s new summer content provides students in grades 1-8 access to quality virtual courses designed, developed and delivered by Missouri educators. For the first time this summer, Launch is offering full-time programming for element...