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...]
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...]
Internships help prepare future online teachers
June 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
As virtual schooling continues to surge in popularity, there is a growing need for new K-12 teachers who understand how to teach in an online environment successfully. To help meet this need, the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is teaming up with area colleges to pair teachers-in-training with its … [Read more...]
Online high school offered as an alternative
June 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Online high school offered as an alternative by Canan Tasci From The Sun: San Bernardino and The Inland Empire Overcrowded classrooms. A lack of lockers. Too much socializing.These are just some of the reasons Sheree Earle of Upland is considered enrolling her daughter in an online high … [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...]
