The single-most common question concerning online high schools is about whether there are any free ones available. Just a few short years ago, the answer was mostly in the negative. That fact is changing almost faster than it is possible to keep up. There are several reasons for this phenomenon, but … [Read more...]
School district to launch new virtual program
June 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Lee County Public Schools will launch a full-time, K-12 Virtual Instruction program for the 2009/10 school year, according to Al Shilling, assistant director or emerging technology and virtual education. This is another option for students to complete their education in Lee County. The Lee Virtual … [Read more...]
Compromise reached: Softer timeout on growth of online schools
June 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
House and Senate Democrats agreed this afternoon on compromise wording for a timeout on the growth of statewide online schools that makes clear existing schools can keep operating at their current sizes for two more years. Republicans still disagree strongly that any timeout is needed. The full … [Read more...]
