--- title: Going the Distance in Distance Learning description: Going the Distance in Distance Learning image: https://blog.kes.ns.ca/hubfs/NEW%20%20KES%20blog%20(1)-May-07-2021-06-25-33-21-PM.png --- - [My KES](https://mainsite2022-kes.onmessagestaging.com/app) - [About](https://www.kes.ns.ca/about) - [Welcome to KES](https://www.kes.ns.ca/about/welcome-to-kes) - [Meet Our Head of School](https://www.kes.ns.ca/about/meet-our-head-of-school) - [Mission, Vision and Values](https://www.kes.ns.ca/about/mission-vision-and-values) - [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion](https://www.kes.ns.ca/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) - [Our Campus](https://www.kes.ns.ca/about/our-campus) - [Employment](https://www.kes.ns.ca/about/employment) - [Admissions](https://www.kes.ns.ca/admissions) - [Why King's-Edgehill School?](https://www.kes.ns.ca/admissions/why-kings-edgehill-school) - [Future Families](https://www.kes.ns.ca/admissions/future-families) - [Admissions Process](https://www.kes.ns.ca/admissions/admissions-process) - 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