Beginning with the eSchool and eCampus News.
The 2020s will likely be a defining decade for education as schools and policymakers rethink their approaches to education.
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1—Noel Loughrin, Strategic Solutions Manager at Laserfiche, predicts digital transformations in the back office will be as radical as those in the classroom.
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Teacher shortages are reaching unprecedented levels, and school districts nationwide are grappling with understaffed classrooms. Stream our on-demand webinar for insights and tailored strategies for your district for 2024.
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Moving on to the District Administration newsletters.
AP News
Now at least 16 of the 20 largest U.S. public school districts are offering online therapy sessions to reach millions of students, according to an Associated Press analysis. In those districts alone, schools have signed provider contracts worth more than $70 million.
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Similarly, the different newsletters from Education Week.
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Schools need to invest in the right ingredients to make their teletherapy sessions useful for students.
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Ed-tech companies focused on direct-to-consumer models are growing in North America.
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Also, the various newsletters from ASCD.
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Online and digital learning are increasingly being prioritized at many types of institutions, write Joshua Kim of Dartmouth College, James DeVaney of the University of Michigan and Edward Maloney of Georgetown University. Institutions are adding programs at the master’s, nondegree and certificate levels, shifting responsibility for online programs to centralized leadership, building more capacity and using digital learning programs to enhance revenue and enrollment growth, among other strategies, they write.
Full Story: Inside Higher Ed (12/4) |
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Outschool is a teaching platform that offers online classes for kids. The platform is used by homeschoolers, microschoolers, and children enrolled in traditional schools who are looking for additional support or learning opportunities.
Full Story: Tech & Learning (12/8) |
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Officials with New York City Public Schools are conducting remote learning practice sessions this week to prepare for potential weather-related or other emergency-related school closures. Students and their families have been urged to try logging into online platforms, with school officials aiming to minimize disruptions to learning during emergencies, including inclement weather.
Full Story: Chalkbeat/New York (12/6) |
Quality a factor in online continuing education, degrees
Online learning programs that result in certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees have ramped up quality since the beginning of the pandemic, providing a gateway to continuing learning for people with challenging schedules, says Ryan Lufkin of Instructure, which makes learning management system Canvas. “[Y]ou can deliver very close to an in-person experience online using tools correctly,” Lufkin says.
Full Story: Newsweek (tiered subscription model) (11/22)
Other News
Next, the Google News alert for virtual school.
Expanding rural broadband access in Alabama opens new virtual learning opportunities for students
A 2015 state law requires each local board of education to adopt a policy for providing a virtual school option for eligible students in grades 9 …
New changes to proposed rules could save state’s only recognized alternative virtual school
New changes to proposed rules could save state’s only recognized alternative virtual school. Murray Evans. The Oklahoman. Proposed rules changes that …
New changes to proposed rules could save state’s only recognized alternative virtual school – Yahoo
New changes to proposed rules could save state’s only recognized alternative virtual school. Murray Evans, The Oklahoman. Updated Wed, November 29 …
Enrollment at traditional public schools declines for the first time since pandemic – EdNC
Correction: This article previously included laboratory, regional, and virtual school ADMs in the total for charter schools. Public school …
State Monitoring of Tulsa Schools Ratcheted Up With New Expectations
Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. First Liberty Institute, based in Plano, Texas, will be working pro bono, according to the contract …
After outcry, in-person requirement removed from proposed alternative education rules
Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School litigation. (Correction: This article was updated at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, to reflect that the …
What is Online School Solutions Market Growth from 2023 to 2029? – openPR.com
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Charter Schools USA Lincoln Learning Solutions Inspire Charter Schools Abbotsford Virtual School Alaska Virtual School
Little Diomede’s only school closed after building crash – Alaska’s News Source
Don’t Say Gay” claims newest victim | PantherNOW Opinion
The newest victim of this law, AV Vary, was a high school science teacher for Florida Virtual School who simply used the honorific “Mx.” in …
How did Lexington Districts 4 and 5 do in the latest school report cards?
… virtual school and one intermediate school in the vicinity of Irmo and Chapin. It serves more than 17,000 students. Graduation Rate. For the 2022 …
Public School Enrollment Declines in North Carolina for First Time Since Pandemic – The 74
… virtual school students in 2019 (pre-pandemic), 2020 (at the peak of the pandemic), 2021, 2022 (last year), and this year are displayed in the …
Public School Enrollment Declines in North Carolina for First Time Since Pandemic
The ADM numbers for traditional as well as charter, laboratory, and virtual school students in 2019 (pre-pandemic), 2020 (at the peak of the …
Bilingual Air Force Woman-Aviation-Veteran-Owned Business Gracefully Global … – Digital Journal
To book in-person author assemblies in communities hosting airshows or virtual school assemblies everywhere else, please email sales@gracefullyglobal.
Graham Mertz Returning to Florida for 2024 Season
WATCH: Bear steals Halloween candy left out for kids in Florida. 11-01 WFLA Florida Florida Virtual School enrollment now open for spring semester.
Texas and Oklahoma State Clash for Big 12 Title | Florida Sports
WFLA Florida Florida Virtual School enrollment now open for spring semester. 11-01 Charlotte Sun | Port Charlotte DeSantis pushes back in …
Now its valuation isn’t crazy, top investors buy into virtual learning stock – Citywire
While management believes virtual school only fulfils all the needs of a small percentage of students – including those with special social needs …
Taxpayer challengers in Catholic charter school case seeking judge’s recusal over close ties
Members of the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board discuss the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School on June 19. Oklahoma …
Author Jenni Rose’s New Book, “Mrs. Johnson Teaches Virtually,” is a Lighthearted … – PR.com
… virtual school when in-person learning was not possible in 2020-2021. Get Email Alert · RSS. Author Jenni Rose’s New Book, “Mrs. Johnson Teaches …
One Way Parents Are Confronting the Chronic Absenteeism Crisis – The 74
… virtual school, The Socratic Experience. “COVID confirmed for many students that school is a meaningless waste of time.” It may also have …
DfE to scrutinise MATs over pupil absence – Tes
The AAA will also identify ways to include virtual school heads, who are responsible for promoting the educational achievement of looked-after …
Emily Dunkle, Greenbrier East High School – West Virginia Department of Education
West Virginia Virtual School · Educators · Families · Data Management & Information Systems · Data Analysis & Research · Data Analysis · Education …
A ‘Covid stock’ that kept going when Peloton and others ran out of puff
While management believes virtual school fulfils all the needs of only a small percentage of students – including those with special social needs …
Manitowoc McKinley Academy virtual school closure talk continues – Herald Times Reporter
The issue came up during the Nov. 14 board meeting when McCall told board members the cost of the virtual school is too high for the number of …
What Will Happen to the Religious Charter School in Oklahoma | December | 2023
If students begin at the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School next fall, they’re set to experience religious teachings incorporated into …
When will Class of 2024 in Palm Beach County graduate? Here are the dates and times
Thursday, May 9. • 1 p.m. – Indian Ridge School – On campus. • 6 p.m. – Palm Beach Virtual School – Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts. Photos …
Former Southern Alamance coach reinstated as a teacher at a different school – WFMY News 2
Walter Hessenthaler will get to teach again but at Alamance Virtual School. Alamance-Burlington Schools said his coaching duties will not be …
African-centered charter school to open in Appleton | Wisconsin Public Radio
Colorful drawings and photographs are displayed on a wall. Art that second-grader L.B. created during virtual school is hung on the wall at her …
North Carolina: Alamance-Burlington School System teacher reinstated after November removal
… school officials announced that Walter Fredrich Hessenthaler, known as “Coach Fritz” has been reinstated as a teacher at Alamance Virtual School.
New Digs: School administration moves into renovated building
Called the Mebane Education Center, the renovated building also houses the virtual school, board of education meeting space and training spaces, with …
School Board Member Tiffanie Robinson announces she is not running for reelection
… Virtual School, Hardy Elementary, Orchard Knob Elementary, Orchard Knob Middle, STEM School Chattanooga and Washington Alternative Learning Center.
Academy: Scholars Sign Up For A-Level Studies – Watford FC
All of the Watford players currently studying A-levels with the Premier League Virtual School are on track to achieve an A*, A or B grade, while one …
Ex-coach’s supporters vent anger at school board – Burlington Times-News
ABSS said on Tuesday that he has been reinstated as a teacher but was moved to Alamance Virtual School. Out of the nearly 50 people who signed up …
More parents are choosing to homeschool their kids – YouTube
Since the pandemic, more parents are choosing to homeschool their kids over sending them to public schools. One virtual school says they had a 61% …
Westfield school administrators list staff, programs vulnerable as ESSER ends
“If we have to cut Tier 2 support, progress could be undone,” added Dargie. Another area of concern once ESSER ends is the Westfield Virtual School, a …
Fairfax changes blizzard policy as D.C.-area schools prep for snowy winter
The future of snow days has been in question since the coronavirus pandemic introduced the world to possibilities of widespread virtual school and …
Virtual Schools Market to See Massive Growth |Acklam Grange, Illinois Virtual School (IVS)
Some of the players that are in coverage of the study are Pansophic Learning, Florida Virtual School (FLVS), Charter Schools USA, Lincoln Learning …
New report details startling statistics on chronic absenteeism in DC public schools | WJLA
Most blame the COVID-19 pandemic, saying students became used to virtual school and are having problems adjusting now that schools are back in person.
UPDATE: Lawsuit dismissed against Bradley County schools | Local News | local3news.com
Bradley County denies the accusation, saying they offered 15-hours of virtual school per week to aid in the girl’s transition back to class when her …
Kindergarten Roundup 2024 – Omaha Public Schools
2–3 p.m.. Omaha Virtual School. Jan. 30. 6–7 p.m.. May 6, 2 p.m.. Menus · Calendar · Student/Parent Portal · Student Tech Hub · Staff Directory …
District Gives Update On Special Education Initiatives – Knox County Schools
Knox County Virtual School (hs) (es) (ms) · West Haven Elementary School (es) · West High School (hs) · West Hills Elementary School (es) · West …
St. Paul students recognized for academic achievement | Saint Paul, MN Patch
During a ceremony held at the statewide virtual school’s offices in St. Paul, sophomores Henry Maxfield, Nymphaea Ginsberg, and Shy Baecker were …
School closures, delays in the New River Valley – WFXR
The Giles County Public Schools says it will be holding a virtual school day on Dec. 6. This comes after the district said they are short-staffed …
A school away from school keeps dreams alive for those busy with life’s other tests | Delhi …
Delhi Model Virtual School (DMVS) is a part of the Schools of Specialised Excellence and follows the International Baccalaureate programme.
Legislative Council votes on numerous proposed bylaw changes – TSSAA
… Virtual School Rule under the new heading of Non-Traditional Students. A non-traditional student is one who attends a public virtual school …
Manitowoc Public School District has set its 2024 budget. Here’s what it will cost taxpayers.
The total spending plan is $95,880,089, which is a 7.02% increase over last year’s spending. McKinley virtual school:McKinley Academy discussion …
Cooking Up a Future in Food – 715Newsroom.com
After graduating from the virtual school, Marsh set her sights on finding her passion again. “I still really wanted to go to culinary school, but …
Brew Lab 101 Beer & Cider Co. opens second location in Albuquerque – Rio Rancho Observer
RRPS virtual school continuing next year. April 17, 2021 …
FAPE Focus: Equitable Services for Students in Virtual Schools | Thompson & Horton LLP
But what if the private school is a virtual school? What LEA is responsible for child find and equitable services when the students and educators …
Virtual Schools Market Projected to Show Strong Growth | K12 Inc, Connections Academy …
Florida Virtual School (FLVS); Charter Schools USA; Lincoln Learning Solutions; Inspire Charter Schools; Abbotsford Virtual School; Alaska Virtual …
Is a Catholic ‘charter school’ the answer? | Voice – The Christian Post
… Virtual School Board and the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School to stop the approval of a Roman Catholic charter school in Oklahoma.
Efforts to Bring School Dropouts Back to Campus in DK Mangaluru: Only 27 Return
It is a virtual school affiliated with the Delhi Board of School Education and follows the International Baccalaureate programme. The school provides …
Attorney general lays out case against state-sanctioned Catholic charter school – Tulsa World
Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which if opened, would be a taxpayer-funded charter school intended to provide greater access to …
TSSAA tables girls’ flag football, denies adding swimming as a sanctioned high school sport
Other approved rule changes include allowing home school and virtual school rules who attend a public virtual school governed by the Board of …
Despite recent Supreme Court wins, Christian schools must still fight religious bigotry to open
The St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in Oklahoma, slated to become the first religious charter school in the nation, faces the usual …
Teacher Virginia Guidry: Sharing Spanish culture with students ‘the most beautiful experience’
Now, she has taught for 25 years, and began a career as a psychology instructor at NSU for five years and Spanish for Louisiana Virtual School before …
Southern High loyalists press for reinstatement of fired football coach – alamancenews.com
… Virtual School, an online academy for ABSS based at Sellars-Gunn Education Center, the former alternative school, on Apple Street in Burlington.
Planning and developments | Worcestershire County Council
Virtual School · SEND Local Offer · Communities. Back; Armed Forces Covenant · Community Safety · Community Services Directory · Community Services …
Finally, the Google News alert for cyber school.
CYBER ATTACK: Hit hard by cyber school costs, local schools seek help from lawmakers
With a state solution seemingly out of grasp, Kimmel said Union and other districts have stepped up efforts to not only bring cyber school students …
Achieve School Choice Guide: PA Cyber… An Alternative K-12 Public School
Each student has their own reason for choosing PA Cyber, but they all benefit from the flexibility of a public cyber school. Students can attend …
Pittsburgh Public School directors preparing for ‘challenging budget year’ in 2024
But at the same time, Pittsburgh Public has costs they cannot control such as charter and cyber school tuition payments. According to 2024 …
Longtime West Perry School Board member retires after 34 years – pennlive.com
The group discussed the effect Cyber School options were having on the district, ways to better promote the school and the district’s dress code.
PHOTO GALLERY: Union Classroom Connection | News | thecourierexpress.com
CYBER ATTACK: Hit hard by cyber school costs, local schools seek help from lawmakers · L-V VIDEO: Sligo Light Up Night · Fort Cherry, Sieg await …
L-V VIDEO: Union Schools Christmas Band Concert | News | thecourierexpress.com
The Leader-Vindicator mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. Read the Leader-Vindicator on your mobile device just …
Union Students Take Part In Honors Band | News | thecourierexpress.com
CYBER ATTACK: Hit hard by cyber school costs, local schools seek help from lawmakers · Union/A-C Valley co-op gets started in girls’ hoops · Fort …
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