Free ‘virtual school’ casts statewide web
Tax-funded online academy hits ground running amid criticismSOURCE: The TennesseanRead the Full Article
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Doing Research With Undergraduates
One of the most disheartening experiences of my undergraduate education—a mostly terrific four years—came about when I decided, in my senior year, that I wanted to pursue an independent study.SOURCE: The Chronicle of Higher EducationRead the Full Article
PBS BRINGS LITTLE PIM TO iPad WITH SPANISH EDUCATIONAL APP
Latest app from PBS KIDS introduces children to Spanish in a fun and interactive waySOURCE: PBSRead the Press Release
Penn State adult learner beats the odds and completes degree online
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — When Nicole Jankowski was in high school, she was a typical teenager; a good student, carefree, loved playing sports and spending time with her friends. Her world changed during her senior year when she gave birth to a son, but her dream of attending college still remained a top priority.SOURCE: The […]
Report: Federal action needed to expand digital learning
As schools increasingly embrace digital learning, a new report says more federal action is needed to encourage the effective use of educational technology.SOURCE: eSchool NewsRead the full Article and Download the Report
For-Profits and the False Claims Act
Days after the Obama administration and several state attorneys general joined a False Claims Act lawsuit accusing Education Management Corp. of violating federal law governing incentive compensation for recruiters, a federal appeals court on Friday reinstated a similar lawsuit against another major for-profit institution, Corinthian Colleges Inc.SOURCE: Inside Higher Education Read the Full Article
From Information to Action: Revamping Higher Education Accountability Systems
Public colleges and universities, which educate the vast majority of the nation’s students, are an important part of states’ economic competitiveness efforts. These institutions face a number of pressures that will demand increased productivity and a data driven investment strategy moving forward. Increasing productivity in higher education will depend in part on building strong accountability […]
Gov. Heineman Announces Nebraska Virtual School Agreement
(Lincoln, Neb.) – Gov. Dave Heineman was joined by Nebraska education leaders Friday to announce the creation of the Nebraska Virtual Partnership, and outline plans for the creation of the Nebraska Virtual School and the Nebraska Virtual Library systems.SOURCE: NTV NebraskaRead the Full Article
What distance learning programs are offered at Harvard?
Several distance education programs are available. In addition to the programs listed below, many courses offered throughout the University have online components.SOURCE: Harvard UniversityVisit the University FAQ page
Elimination of California Agency Could Limit Access to Student Data
The elimination of California’s higher-education coordinating board is causing concern among some researchers that decades of data about college students will be harder to access.SOURCE: The Chronicle of Higher Education Read the Full Article