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Microsoft to help design ‘school of the future’ in Philadelphia

The school is still in the earliest stages of planning and won’t open until 2006. But administrators said they envision a paperless building where students study in online textbooks, teachers quiz their classes on laptops, and automated systems order cafeteria supplies as they are depleted.Read the Full Story

Distance learning grows in popularity: Students at area schools participate

Last year, the first time Two Rivers High School offered distance learning, only one student participated, Principal Ridge Schott said. This year, there are 17. Read the Full Story

Cyberschool advocate touts Arizona academy

Bennett was in Phoenix this summer to promote Arizona Virtual Academy and talked with The Arizona Republic. Read the Full Story

N.H. follows Maine’s lead with school laptop plan

Benson said 19 school districts are being invited to submit proposals, and up to five of them will be chosen to get laptops and wireless connections for their seventh-graders and their teachers. Read the Full Story

Judge: Cyber student doesn’t have right to play for high school

Megan Angstadt, 16, sued a central Pennsylvania school district in an attempt to play for Middleburg High School.Read the Full Story

High School Students Looking For Flexibility Turn To Online Classes

Juggling a packed schedule, the 17-year-old turned to cyberspace, joining a growing number of students in Illinois and nationwide logging into classes from the comforts of home. Read the Full Story

Marshall Superintendent to Lead Michigan Virtual High School

Founded in June 2000, Michigan Virtual High School (MVHS) has quickly grown to become the second-largest virtual high school in the country. Since its inception, MVHS has served more than 72,000 Michigan students and teachers through online courses, learning tools and professional development. Read the Full Story

Coshocton County school officials weigh in on merits of cyber schools

“We feel the program is mainly for at-risk students,” he said, “students who aren’t sure which way to go, are able to continue their education.” Read the Full Story

MSU [Michigan State University] Offers New Online Courses for Fall 2003

Coaching Sports Law for Administrators and Coaches, a new online course offered by MSU this fall, provides a solid foundation in the concepts, policies and procedures concerning the legal and administrative aspects of… Read the Full Story

“Distance Learning” proves for school district

And although their schools may be rivals on the football field, Camden, Lugoff-Elgin and North Central students are enjoying the unique experience.Read the Full Story