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This document consists of two main sections: “The School Education Vision” and “Key Action Areas.” In the first section, the vision is outlined, followed by an overview of school education goals for the information economy and areas of responsibility for education authorities. The goals of the action plan will be achieved through integrated approaches undertaken […]
“This is a groundbreaking step for online education,” said Julie Young, Executive Director, FLVS. “Not only does it provide a viable way to fund online learning (or distance education), it also means virtual learning options are here to stay in Florida.” Accompanying the funding change is a tougher accountability measure for FLVS, which sets the […]
In response to these needs, this edition of “Policy Issues” aims to: summarize the critical e-learning issues related to education policy; provide an overview of what works, based on recent research and program assessment; and offer policy recommendations to support decision makers and policy leaders charged with the investigation and deployment of online courses and […]
Public school parents who have entertained notions of homeschooling will have a publicly funded opportunity beginning Sept. 2.Read the Full Article
She found a solution by becoming a student in the Illinois Virtual High School and taking a history course online rather than in a classroom. Read the Full Article
Apex Learning announced today that Iowa, Wisconsin and South Dakota have renewed their agreements to offer students and teachers access to the company’s line of online Advanced Placement(a) (AP)(a) products. Read the Full Article
The 16-month HomeNetToo project—funded with $1.5 million in National Science Foundation grant monies surveyed 140 school-age children and 120 adults from predominantly low-income households and was intended to demonstrate how low-income families use the internet at home. In particular, researchers were interested in uncovering what motivates children to use the internet and how web use, […]
Members of the State Board for Charter Schools selected the five schools from a field of 19 candidates. Read the Full Article
A growing number of school districts and charter entities in the country are offering online courses or virtual schools, where students K-12 learn and correspond with teachers by phone and computer.Read the Full Article
Brionna Miller is going to school this summer, but she doesn’t have to get up early to get to class on time. Read the Full Article