Meet a Staffer, Amy Shaw

7:27 a.m.: While most team members are just arriving at the office, Amy puts the final touches on page 37 of the third grade Math workbook. “We started compiling the workbooks during the Fall 2022 semester,” Amy says. “Workbooks are …

Serving English Language Learners Online

Launch English teacher Airin Bassett shares how her passion for virtual learning led her to a full-time job with Launch after spending 17 years in the classroom.

Launch Exceptional Learner Services: Gifted Education Services

Did you know that 60 percent of Missouri school districts do not offer certified gifted programming? Once the leadership team at Launch learned this statistic a few years ago, we knew we had to find a way to help. We …

Dancing Toward Her Dreams

Thanks to the flexibility of Launch, Ladue Horton Watkins Junior Grace Scheffel is currently finishing up her first year of an apprenticeship with the New York City Ballet.

Walnut Grove’s New Teacher of Record

Walnut Grove hired a half-time Science teacher to teach its sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in the 2021-2022 school year. “That ended up working out really well for us,” says Rory Henry, Walnut Grove’s 6-12 Principal. “But then she …

Anatomy of a Course: Outdoor U

Launch’s new Black History course explores, studies and highlights significant moments in Black history by sharing stories, music, the arts and culture.

Launch Exceptional Learner Services: Special Education Services

As Launch saw an increase in demand for our virtual SPED services, we increased the size of our team to keep up. “In addition to myself, we have five full-time teachers for our Special Education classes this year,” says Special …