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  1. Added Nov 19, 2008 by chris_dede and 1 other
    Beginning next fall, a new law will make is possible for every K-8 student to enroll in an online school. Enrolled students receive free computers and online service. State to pay $6000/pupil and thousands are expected to take advantage of this. Students must have enrolled in a public school first before switching to a virtual school.
  2. Added Nov 12, 2008 by sanchye
    This article shares that a new law has been passed that requires every district in the Florida state to set up an online school for kindergarten through eighth-grade students. It is designed to give parents more options in how their children are educated full time.
  3. Added Nov 03, 2008 by beautyfulgazelle
    The proliferation of online virtual charter schools has lawmakers, schools and parents at odd over taxpayer costs, loss of students in schools and questions over parents ability to "teach" their children at home.
  4. Added Oct 29, 2008 by jinsilmock and 4 others
    Online learning is growing rapidly, but its continued growth will require specific policy and funding changes that focus on increasing educational choices and opportunities while ensuring high quality and improved student achievement, according to a new report.
  5. Added Aug 21, 2007 by uma
    The oldest and largest virtual school in the country, Florida Virtual School is still growing. Although some have raised questions about funding and the amount of social interaction that students receive, ed-tech advocates say the potential of FLVS, and other virtual schools, is unlimited, and can help struggling students become 21st century learners
  6. Added Jun 11, 2007 by chris_dede
    This article describes how states are increasingly regulating virtual schools as they rapidly proliferate
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