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New poll results from Phi Delta Kappa and Gallup reveal that the American public has an overall positive outlook on its children’s schools, although poll respondents seem to oppose online learning.SOURCE: eSchool NewsRead the Full Article
From promotional radio and TV commercials and direct mailings aimed at parents to newspaper headline-making controversy and explosive enrollment growth, “virtual schools” and “virtual students” are this back-to-school season’s buzz words.SOURCE: Tulsa World Read the Full Article
Tax-funded online academy hits ground running amid criticismSOURCE: The TennesseanRead the Full Article
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
(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
The phone-hacking scandal that erupted over Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. in the United Kingdom last month took a new turn this week when the heads of the New York state and New York City teacher unions sent a letter demanding that the state controller and department of education throw out a $27 million no-bid contract […]
The Michigan Department of Education isn’t waiting for the Legislature to increase online options for students.SOURCE: Detroit Free Press Read the Full Article
Online high schools have given athletes and performers a way to keep up with their studies without giving up what they love. Recently, other students have begun to give these schools a try. A new crop of university-backed, virtual high schools is changing this emerging field.SOURCE: US News Read the Full Article
State’s teachers are prohibited from having private contact with students on social media websites, under a new law that takes effect this monthSOURCE: eSchool News Read the Full Article
Which open source learning management systems are right for K-12? Which districts are using them? And what has the experience been compared with commercial alternatives? THE Journal offers this overview of both popular and emerging LMS options for K-12 technology decision makers.SOURCE: T.H.E. Journal Read the Full Article
