Unlimited courses for $99/year
Nexbooks courses are entirely video-based, self-graded,
and are perfect for:
Middle Schools
A dilemma that most middle schools face is the inability to afford and/or offer a large number of diverse and exciting electives to their student body. In the past, it simply was not feasible to hire staff for every elective for which a student (or students) expressed an interest.
That has changed.
Now, a middle school can simply adopt our course list, at extremely affordable costs, and provide students with courses on everything from languages, and musical instruments, to adulting and CTE, and everything in between.
The middle school can simply dedicate one period per day, as an "elective" period, and have each kid on a computer, taking a different course. And this can all be facilitated by one adult staff in the room.
That has changed.
Now, a middle school can simply adopt our course list, at extremely affordable costs, and provide students with courses on everything from languages, and musical instruments, to adulting and CTE, and everything in between.
The middle school can simply dedicate one period per day, as an "elective" period, and have each kid on a computer, taking a different course. And this can all be facilitated by one adult staff in the room.
High Schools
A dilemma that most high schools face is the inability to afford and/or offer a large number of diverse and exciting electives to their student body. In the past, it simply was not feasible to hire staff for every elective for which a student (or students) expressed an interest.
That has changed.
Now, a high school can simply adopt our course list, at extremely affordable costs, and provide students with courses on everything from languages, and musical instruments, to adulting and CTE, and everything in between.
The high school can simply dedicate one period per day, as an "elective" period, and have each kid on a computer, taking a different course. And this can all be facilitated by one adult staff in the room.
That has changed.
Now, a high school can simply adopt our course list, at extremely affordable costs, and provide students with courses on everything from languages, and musical instruments, to adulting and CTE, and everything in between.
The high school can simply dedicate one period per day, as an "elective" period, and have each kid on a computer, taking a different course. And this can all be facilitated by one adult staff in the room.
Home-School programs
Nexbooks courses are perfect for home-school families, as they are completely self-directed. With engaging videos and immediate assessments, the parent overseeing the course is free to help as much or as little as they need/want to.
For subjects that interest both the parents and the kids, they may want to go through the course together, but for a course that is out of the expertise of the parent, the kid can take them entirely without support.
Home-school families love the Nexbooks extensive and exciting course list!
For subjects that interest both the parents and the kids, they may want to go through the course together, but for a course that is out of the expertise of the parent, the kid can take them entirely without support.
Home-school families love the Nexbooks extensive and exciting course list!
At-Risk Youth
A major impediment of the success of our foster youth is in how often they are forced to switch schools . As a teacher in an alternative education high school, I would often take in new kids in the middle of the year, and the first few days/weeks would be spent trying to assess where the student "was at" academically from their previous school. Which textbook they were using? What "holes" in knowledge might exist? What topics and standards were already covered? Which were not? And so on and so on.
This loss of time and progress only hurts these kids, who have countless other frustrations associated with this transient lifestyle.
Imagine if the student's course could simply follow them wherever they go.
This is a major benefit of Nexbooks. Because the courses are entirely online and self-directed, the student only needs an internet connection; allowing them to login from any location, with absolutely zero loss in progress, time, or momentum. The new teacher can simply review the students progress in the Nexbooks course and facilitate the continuation of the student's work. Simple!
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When a student is placed in Juvenile Hall, for whatever reason, the word to describe the outcome for their life is: "disruptive."
While a "stay" in Juvenile Hall can be short, kids often do not return to their same school. The impact on their academic progress can be devastating and long-term.
For each transition (from the original school, to Juvenile Hall, and on to a new school) the student's progress in academic classes comes to a halt, their credits must then be re-assessed, and another plan is clumsily put in place.
Imagine if the students' courses could simply follow them from place to place, so that with but the internet, they could simply resume progress from anywhere and at anytime. This is what Nexbooks offers: a seamless academic experience, with nothing more than the internet and a teacher to facilitate the progress.
This loss of time and progress only hurts these kids, who have countless other frustrations associated with this transient lifestyle.
Imagine if the student's course could simply follow them wherever they go.
This is a major benefit of Nexbooks. Because the courses are entirely online and self-directed, the student only needs an internet connection; allowing them to login from any location, with absolutely zero loss in progress, time, or momentum. The new teacher can simply review the students progress in the Nexbooks course and facilitate the continuation of the student's work. Simple!
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When a student is placed in Juvenile Hall, for whatever reason, the word to describe the outcome for their life is: "disruptive."
While a "stay" in Juvenile Hall can be short, kids often do not return to their same school. The impact on their academic progress can be devastating and long-term.
For each transition (from the original school, to Juvenile Hall, and on to a new school) the student's progress in academic classes comes to a halt, their credits must then be re-assessed, and another plan is clumsily put in place.
Imagine if the students' courses could simply follow them from place to place, so that with but the internet, they could simply resume progress from anywhere and at anytime. This is what Nexbooks offers: a seamless academic experience, with nothing more than the internet and a teacher to facilitate the progress.
Tutoring Centers
For many tutoring centers, the idea of having an online course to be used as a study tool is ideal. The tutor can simply enroll a student in a course, like Algebra 1 for example, and can use it as a guide to move forward. The tutor can also leverage the fact that the student can login in from anywhere, to assign homework, or recommend progress to be made at home, in addition to what they do together.
Cross-over courses, in particular, are super powerful. The idea of a cross-over course is that if a student knows which course they will be taking in the fall, they can take that same course over the summer before the school year, with a tutor, so that they are familiar with the topic, and have a much higher chance of acing the course. Nexbooks courses are perfect for cross-over courses, as they are completely self-directed, video-based, and cover the same standards that the student will see in the coming year. The tutor can be given access to the student's progress and grade reports, so that they can intervene and help where needed.
Cross-over courses, in particular, are super powerful. The idea of a cross-over course is that if a student knows which course they will be taking in the fall, they can take that same course over the summer before the school year, with a tutor, so that they are familiar with the topic, and have a much higher chance of acing the course. Nexbooks courses are perfect for cross-over courses, as they are completely self-directed, video-based, and cover the same standards that the student will see in the coming year. The tutor can be given access to the student's progress and grade reports, so that they can intervene and help where needed.
But Don't Take Our Word For It!
For the past 18 years, I have taught my children through charter schools' independent study programs. I have discovered your program through scrutinizing the online courses of every single vendor that offers them through our charter school. Your courses appear to be head and shoulders above all the rest. My son loved your Math 7A course, and I will be enrolling him in Math 7B for next semester. We are looking forward to your other courses being developed and becoming "live".
-Brigitte
The videos are very helpful and easy to understand, as well as the whole layout of the website. I really like how you can retake the quizzes if you don't get the score you want the first try, and you get to keep your best score.
-Inde S
Message from the Founder:
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President & Head of Curriculum
Nexbooks was founded by, and is directed, by Ryan Teves, a California-credentialed, former high school and middle school math & science teacher, with a degree in molecular, cellular, & developmental biology, and a masters degree in secondary education. Ryan is also the founder of the Brainstorms Learning Inc., co-founder of Silicon Valley High School., the author of In Defense of the American Teen, and is dedicated to improving education for secondary school students.
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COO/CFO
Tom Hendricks has over 25 years experience in the high tech industry working for multiple global companies with experience in design and production of both consumer and enterprise products. Tom has a proven track record of leading high performance teams that consistently deliver on time, on budget, and with exceptional quality. In addition to degrees in software and computer engineering, Tom holds a Master’s degrees in Quality Engineering from SJSU, and a Master’s in Systems Engineering from Stanford
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Head of IT
Rory was the master of tech before tech was cool (I'm not that old, Ryan! - edit by Rory) and has spent a lifetime learning the ins and outs of both hardware and software. Currently a Computer Science major at UCSC and a former tutoring victim of the founder, Rory has embraced the tech challenges found in the real world, assuming the role of the head of IT for Brainstorms Nextbooks.
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Administrative Executive
Paulina, an Economics major, has an incredible knack for simplifying complex processes and her attention to detail and impeccable work ethic are a huge asset to Brainstorms Nextbooks. From quality assurance and customer service, to marketing and business development, Paulina is invaluable to the team.
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