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Online courses often pricier for students
Fees imposed on college students who take online classes can be more than $1,300 at some schools, according to a new survey claiming that internet-based education is often more costly for students than attending classes on campus. The one-time registration fees charged to web-based students are not levied on students who take traditional classes, and... »
Cost a big factor in ranking virtual school providers
Cost was the determining factor in school district staff’s ranking of perspective virtual school providers for the next school year. The recommendations are to contract with K12 Florida Virtual Academy, a Herndon, Va.-based K12 Inc., for grades K-5 and Arlington, Va.-based Educational Options for grades 6-12. The School Board is scheduled to... »
Study: Virtual schools can help cut costs
New research suggests that more K-12 public school students will take classes online and will have longer school days in the next decade–and academic improvement and cost savings are two big benefits. Online courses are already commonplace in higher education and are growing in popularity at the K-12 level as well. Orlando-based Florida Virtual School... »
