Middle and high school students in Kentucky, with permission from their schools, can enroll in online courses through Kentucky Virtual Schools. The program has been in existence since 1999 and offers roughly 60 courses, a number that tends to grow each year. In 2007-08, more than 1,000 students … [Read more...]
HISD extends virtual school to statewide students
June 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Houston Independent School District is opening up its virtual school program to students across the state. HISD, along with partner Connections Academy, created the tuition-free virtual school program in December 2008 with 100 students in grades three through eight. The expansion will allow … [Read more...]
Virtual School option to be available this school year
June 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In August, students who cannot attend Santa Rosa County schools in a regular classroom have a new option to receive credits. The school district has a new option - the Virtual School - it can offer to receive funding for more students from the state. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Bill … [Read more...]
Bid to launch online school [in New Zealand]
June 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
New Zealand's first virtual school, offering teaching through an online technology trade academy, is one step away from being based in South Otago. Led by The Catlins Area School at Owaka, a Clutha consortium of secondary schools and polytechnics, with support from training providers, has been … [Read more...]
