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Racing to Read, and Virtual Learning
After declining to release the state’s Race to the Top application, last Friday posted the entire application online. Predictably, the application mostly includes language like “bold” and “transform.” The state had publicized many of its most radical changes, such as changing teacher certification and tracking student achievement ... »
Cameco gives $2M to virtual school
When Edward Benoanie first signed up to take math and science courses through Credenda Virtual High School, he wasn’t sure how his studies through the pilot program would go. “I was basically the guinea pig,” he said. “Everything was new to them and it was new to me, too.” It turns out Benoanie’s e-learning program set... »
Teen singer from Plum wins national Miley Cyrus talent contest
Amy Colalella’s (very) long and winding musical road has come to a happy ending. Outlasting 8,000 competitors in a year-and-one-half online talent search conducted by the Miley Cyrus fan club organization, the Plum singer-songwriter has emerged victorious in the “Are You A Superstar” contest. She wins a record contract through the Cyrus organization and vocal coaching... »
Provost Academy Launches Colorado’s Online High School
Provost Academy, a tuition-free public online high school, announced today it is opening its virtual doors to Colorado students. Backed by EdisonLearning’s experience in preparing more than 1 million students for college and the workforce, Provost Academy provides students personalized learning plans adapted to meet their schedule and specific academic needs. As a new state-authorized... »
In online education, Hartland teacher in a class all her own
Melanie Laber is one of the busiest teachers you’ll ever read about. During the 2009-2010 school year, Laber, a Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek math teacher, teaches six seventh-grade classes. Because of her full load, Laber doesn’t even have a prep hour, but teaching middle school math is only part of her work day. The rest... »
Free Online High Schools
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 the main one is... »
Virtual school opens new doors
Gilleard is taking the class with the hopes of going on to be a marine biologist. She doesn’t live near the ocean, as she is a senior at St. Ignatius High School. Her teacher actually lives in New Jersey, and the majority of the kids in her class are from the east coast. Yet through... »
Austin Ventures Invests In Online High School Firm
Venture firm Austin Ventures latest investment is in an online high school, The American Academy, which offers online courses and high school degrees to students. According to The American Academy, Austin Ventures led its $5.9M, Series B funding round for the school. The company had previously raised capital from vSpring Capital, which also participated... »
Students learn fulltime online
The Highlands County School District has 12 enrolled students who don’t have to step on a school campus to learn. They are not homebound students, but the first students in a new fulltime learning option from Florida Virtual School (FLVS). Since it was founded in 1997, Florida Virtual School’s enrollment has steadily increased and, since the... »
Building a digital classroom: Online learning options are growing
Gus Allore remembers well the first day with his very own cell phone. “It was the day after Thanksgiving,” said the Mankato West senior, “in seventh grade.” Allore now has a Blackberry, from which he surfs the Internet and checks his Facebook account several times day. He also has his own laptop. Fellow West... »
