Harpeth Hall School is joining with several other exclusive private all-girls’ schools to create the first online secondary school devoted exclusively to same-sex education. The Online School for Girls will begin offering courses this September, including two this fall and four in the spring 2010 … [Read more...]
State approves funding for virtual schooling
June 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
State legislators recently passed a bill that will allow more high school students the ability to access virtual schooling now that state funding is available. The Texas Virtual School Network (TVSN) will provide additional opportunities and options for Texas students through online courses. … [Read more...]
House debates tightening of virtual school requirements
June 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A bill that could kill the online Oregon Connections Academy when it tries to renew its charter next year is scheduled for debate Monday in the Oregon House of Representatives. Senate Bill 767 tightens requirements for virtual charter schools, particularly when it comes to enrollment and financial … [Read more...]
Cyber schools: they worked well for me
June 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I've been to a lot of different schools, from Christian to public cyber and home schooling in America to uy maktab (home schooling) in Uzbekistan. Most people don't realize the very diverse schooling I have had. Most of all, people don't understand when I talk about a cyber school. My friends and … [Read more...]
Pa. Cyber School Unionizes
June 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Teachers at a western Pennsylvania-based cyber charter school have voted to unionize, becoming the first such school to do so in the United States, according to a labor leader. The faculty at Homestead-based PA Learners Online voted 42-14 Monday to have the Pennsylvania State Education Association … [Read more...]
Online high school to hold graduation ceremonies
June 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Insight School of Washington will hold its graduation ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28 in the Auburn High School Performing Arts Center at 700 E. Main St. School officials said they expect to graduate 110 students, among them several who have attended high school entirely online. About half of … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Virtual Academy & Elluminate
June 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever wondered why certain online high schools choose the technology they choose. In the following video Wisconsin Virtual Academy discusses why it chose to use Elluminate. … [Read more...]
Best Online High Schools offers new service
June 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Best Online High Schools is pleased to offer this news service for those interested in online schools at the K-12 level. Virtual School News aims to be the one-stop source for everything happening in the virtual education world. Stay tuned as the news begins rolling in. … [Read more...]
