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Most countries surveyed said improving internet, computer access for students is a top priorityA new report comparing educational technology use of K-12 students in 21 countries found that, despite global economic uncertainty, many countries are still investing in technology to improve educational systems and boost student achievement. eSchool News Full Article
WASHINGTON, DC (February 3, 2012) – In collaboration with the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) and the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), Gartner, Inc. has released the first two reports from the Closing the Gap: Turning Data into Action program, titled: Education Community Attitudes Toward SIS/LMS Solutions Implementation and Selection Approaches Toward SIS/LMS Solutions […]
By giving schools access to an interactive learning platform, Virginia will help prepare eighth- and ninth-grade students to become good digital citizens, the commonwealth announced on Thursday.ConvergeFull Article
Experts offer advice and support as 2014 testing goal nearseSchool NewsFull Article
OJAI, Calif., Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Laurel Springs School, a leading private online K-12 college preparatory school, marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration in Ojai, Calif. on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The school was founded in 1991 to offer personalized distance learning programs, and in 1994 was among one of the very […]
More and more school districts are embracing digital learning as the next step in improving education, and a number of stakeholder groups are hoping to guide policy makers in their efforts to implement state-level online learning policies.SOURCE: eSchool NewsRead the Full Article
Smart Horizons Career Online Education Partners with Weston Distance Learning, Inc., to Launch Beacon Hill Career High SchoolSOURCE: SFGate.comRead the Full Article
Maputo — The Mozambican Education Ministry regards distance learning as a solution to the shortage of places in the country’s secondary schools.SOURCE: allAfrica.comRead the Full Article
A statewide ballot initiative that would expand the role of online courses in the K-12 educational system has entered circulation, prompting support from local education leaders. SOURCE: Inland Valley Daily BulletinRead the Full Story
Schools, libraries encouraged to sign the petition, which argues eRate funding hasn’t kept pace with schools’ needsSOURCE: eSchool NewsRead the Full Article
