Virtual School Meanderings

May 28, 2023

EBSCO Alerts

Filed under: virtual school — Michael K. Barbour @ 8:04 am
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ebscoFirst, I received the alert for virtual schools, but there were no relevant items.

Next, I did not receive alert for cyber schools.

Finally, I also did not receive the alert for K-12 online learning.

So nothing to report this week.

May 27, 2023

Virtual Schooling In The News

Filed under: virtual school — Michael K. Barbour @ 7:02 am
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InTheNewsBeginning with the Education Dive.

Pandemic learning loss likely exacerbated by district, community factors

A study finds high-poverty and high-minority school districts that spent more time in remote and hybrid instruction saw greater academic declines.

Next, the District Administration Daily Newsletter.

TRENDING ON DA

Global K12 education market is charging out of the pandemic in a big way

Decreases in government funding could be a drag, but North America will be the most lucrative region due to “massive spending” on edtech.

Read more >>

TRENDING ON DA

By the numbers: The pandemic and its ‘complicated’ toll on K12 education

Among the rather dim conclusions drawn from the report are the pandemic’s widespread impact on teacher shortages in 2020-21 along with districts’ difficulties in hiring mental health support staff.

Read more >>

OPINION & ANALYSIS

How schools are using technology to turn challenges into opportunities

Amanda Kocon, DA guest contributor

From learning loss to teacher capacity, edtech can play an important role in the solutions.

Read more >>

Sponsored Content

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Future-Proofing K-12 Networks to Better Support Digital Learning

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In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, learn how new enhancements to wi-fi networks can better support digital teaching, learning and collaboration, how cloud-based analytics and AI will transform IT infrastructure in K-12, and the essential capabilities and features needed to ensure your network is ready to meet the demands of the future.
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Overcoming Obstacles to Bridging the Digital Divide in K-12 Learning

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Moving on to the different newsletters from Education Week.

Educators should revisit their agenda for moving forward, the Atlanta superintendent says.
READ MORE

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Your Blueprint to Online Learning
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to online education. That’s why we’ve created a guide to walk you through how to implement online courses in your school or district to fit the needs or your students, families, and teachers. Download the Guide

Similarly, the eSchool News.

Also, the various newsletters from ASCD.

Is support for virtual school waning?
(Sakis Mitrolidis/ Getty Images)
Enrollment in virtual school is higher than it was before the coronavirus pandemic, but has waned from its peak during the pandemic, says Gary Miron, a professor with Western Michigan University’s Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology. While there are concerns about quality and cost, some students continue to perform better online than they did when learning in person.

Full Story: The Hechinger Report (5/23)

Opinion: Free, online resources help build curriculum

Some educators are using free, online resources to develop curriculum and replace traditional textbooks, writes Fred Fransen, CEO of Certell. In this blog post, Fransen shares several strategies to help educators get started, including using high-quality materials and using a digital framework to build curriculum.

Full Story: SmartBrief/Education (5/23)

Boost Math Skills with Online 1:1 Intervention
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Back to the regular Google News alert for virtual school.

Ex-Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy charged with domestic battery – The Lawrence Times

Lawrence Virtual School graduates celebrate, prepare to move on to their next adventures · Suspect arrested after shootout, standoff in Lawrence, …

Knox County Schools Virtual School Class of 2023 graduation ceremony in Knoxville

Pictures of KCS Virtual School Class of 2023 graduation ceremony at Central High School in Knoxville on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Lawrence school board to consider selling land to affordable housing group, paying contractor more

Lawrence Virtual School graduates celebrate, prepare to move on to their next adventures · City committee recommends consolidating or changing …

East Ridge High School Graduation 2023 – YouTube

Hamilton County Virtual School Graduation 2023. Hamilton County Schools. Hamilton County Schools. •. •. 467 views Streamed 4 days ago. New …

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, a virtual school, hosts memorable prom

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, a 100% virtual school, recently hosted one of the milestone moments of their students’ high school years …

Students From Idaho Virtual Academy and Insight Idaho To Be Celebrated with In … – Business Wire

IDVA and ISID graduates have crossed the finish line and are prepared for their next life adventures. Students enroll in virtual school for a number …

Virtual Schools Market Research Report [2023-2030] | Global and Regional Forecast By 2030

Florida Virtual School (FLVS); Charter Schools USA; Lincoln Learning Solutions; Inspire Charter Schools; Abbotsford Virtual School; Alaska Virtual …

School district to offer abundance of summer learning opportunities – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA – Island

Lee Virtual School is also an option for all students as it offers multiple courses for acceleration and credit recovery.

Times for Tallahassee area High School Graduations. Congratulations, Class of 2023

Leon County Virtual School, 6 p.m. May 22, Chiles High School Auditorium. Maclay High School, May 19, Frank Shaw Field. SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE …

Hillsborough public schools celebrate 2023 valedictorians, salutatorians – Tampa Bay Times

Graduates attend the Hillsborough Virtual School commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in …

Ohio Connections Academy recognizes Norwalk student

Virtual school can be a great fit for a variety of students and each student is unique. Those who attend Ohio Connections Academy come from …

Bishop Seabury Academy announces the Class of 2023 (Sponsored post)

Lawrence Virtual School graduates celebrate, prepare to move on to their next adventures · Top Posts & Pages · Get our newsletters · Quick links · Follow …

Caps Off to Success: Osceola County High School Graduation Ceremonies for Class of …

Osceola Virtual School/Zenith Accelerated Learning Academy at 9:30 a.m. · NeoCity Academy at 12:30 p.m. · Professional and Technical High School (PATHS) …

Bill that reshapes FHSAA, high school sports signed into law by Gov. DeSantis – News4JAX

Among some of the notable changes for charter and virtual school students are the ability to participate in athletics in the public school in …

Most have given up virtual school, but what about students still thriving online?

Most families have given up virtual school, but what about students who are still thriving online? School districts that created online academies to ..

VR classroom: revolutionizing education – TVP World

The virtual school was created by merging thousands of images, and the lessons are conducted in front of the digital version of the majestic …

Virtual school grads celebrated at in-person ceremony – Palatka Daily News

Putnam Virtual School had its commencement ceremony Monday evening, where officials praised graduates for their motivation in taking an …

This new, tuition-free school gives students an alternative pathway – CHStoday

This virtual school is designed for students facing challenges or barriers in a traditional school setting. Photo provided by Heron Virtual Academy of …

Prank trashed NC high school — and principal gave students the keys, officials say

Most families gave up on virtual school. What about students still thriving online? School district online academies for families who prefer …

Virtual school grads celebrated at in-person ceremony | North Central Florida

Putnam Virtual School had its commencement ceremony Monday evening, where officials praised graduates for their motivation in taking.

Biden Administration Urges High Court to Reject Case on Legal Status of Charter Schools

The Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board is weighing the application for the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School amid …

Graduations in Bay County – WJHG

Bay Virtual School on May 18 at 5 p.m.; Palm Bay Prep Academy on May 18 at 6 p.m.; Rutherford High School on May 19 at 7 p.m..

Service dog from Sheboygan nonprofit changes autistic girl’s life

Bosley helps Buggy keep from getting overwhelmed during virtual school; she’s improved almost two reading levels with his help.

The Literary Hill | HillRag

Each offers unique insider’s perspectives ‒ razor wire around the Capitol and National Mall, virtual school da.

Over 20 Big Rapids Virtual School seniors celebrate graduation

The Big Rapids Virtual School community celebrated graduating 21 seniors at the Big Rapids High School auditorium Friday, May 19.

Class salutatorian of Cumberland Academy Virtual School to pursue finance degree

Tatyana Younger will graduate from Cumberland Academy Virtual School. She answered these questions about her education and her future.

Holly Resmondo, student Brooklyn Kyzar discuss Baldwin County Virtual School – FOX10 News

(WALA) – Baldwin County Virtual School is Alabama’s first virtual secondary school. The program offers opportunities such as dual enrollment, …

Holly Resmondo, student Brooklyn Kyzar discuss Baldwin County Virtual School – FOX10 News

Holly Resmondo, student Brooklyn Kyzar discuss Baldwin County Virtual School. Published: May. 24, 2023 at 2:33 PM PDT|Updated: 33 minutes ago.

Holly Resmondo, student Brooklyn Kyzar discuss Baldwin County Virtual School – KWCH

Holly Resmondo, student Brooklyn Kyzar discuss Baldwin County Virtual School. Published: May. 24, 2023 at 2:33 PM PDT|Updated: 22 hours ago.

Easthampton union: Schools illegally using contracted behavior technicians over in-house staff

At Tuesday’s virtual School Committee meeting, members of the Easthampton Education Association — the district’s union of teachers, …

Hudson to remain US interim coach through CONCACAF Gold Cup – USA Today

Related for Subscribers. Most families gave up on virtual school. What about students still thriving online? More for Subscribers.

Pine Bluff High School students to get ‘Effective’ book – The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Gregory Moore, an elementary virtual school improvement specialist, will retire, effective June 30. photo Van Tilbury, owner, president and CEO of …

The best and brightest: Meet Brevard County’s Top Scholars Class of 2023 – Florida Today

Biggest study distraction: My dogs, they are quite the attention seekers! On my “bucket list”: Going skydiving! Brevard Virtual School: Kathryn Bree.

Logi Dock Flex: Better Desk Booking – YouTube

Logitech X Zoom: Connecting Youth – a virtual school exchange project. Logitech. Logitech. •. •. 370 views 1 month ago …

U.K. virtual school takes education into the metaverse | CBC.ca

U.K. virtual school takes education into the metaverse. 20 hours ago; News; Duration 2:48. A pilot project at Reddam House School in Berkshire, …

U.K. virtual school takes education into the metaverse – Yahoo News Canada

U.K. virtual school takes education into the metaverse … A pilot project at Reddam House School in Berkshire, England, has students using VR headsets …

West Virginia Virtual Academy, Pierpont Community and Technical College … – Business Wire

“(Joni’s) vision through Pierpont and willingness to work with a new virtual school is world-class,” Cipoletti said. “Community colleges in West …

Virtual Schools Market Size Report Predicts Healthy Growth with Demand & Forecasts by 2028

The Major Players Covered in Virtual Schools Market: K12 Inc, Connections Academy, Mosaica Education, Pansophic Learning, Florida Virtual School …

Tennessee judge: Parents at school can try to keep shooter’s writings secret – Big Rapids Pioneer

Over 20 Big Rapids Virtual School seniors celebrate graduation · News. Tennessee judge: Parents at school can try to keep shooter’s writings …

Congratulations to all our high school graduates! – Rutherford County Schools

RC Virtual School – Valedictorian: Ellie Wiemann – Salutatorian: Tarah Everett Riverdale High School – Valedictorian: Ivy Lin

Alert: The Florida Panthers advance to the Stanley Cup Final, sweeping the … – Big Rapids Pioneer

Over 20 Big Rapids Virtual School seniors celebrate graduation · Sports. Alert: The Florida Panthers advance to the Stanley Cup Final, …

‘Finishing strong’: Calera High School celebrates class of 2023 graduates

… on a different look as we worked to remember the difference between traditional school and virtual school, neither of which were ‘traditional.

Editorial: Cyber schools deserve equal funding – Detroit News

It would keep virtual school funding at current levels, but they would not see the increase traditional schools are likely to see this year.

West Virginia Virtual Academy, Pierpont Community and Technical College Collaborate to …

“(Joni’s) vision through Pierpont and willingness to work with a new virtual school is world-class,” Cipoletti said.

Virtual classrooms offer tangible benefits

Virtual school is proving to be a flexible, popular, and effective way for growing numbers of kids to get a great education by providing them with …

Reducing funding to online schools hurts local kids in Michigan. – Detroit News

While a virtual school may have different facilities and transportation costs, it spends far more on technology, software and state testing.

Schools and Learning in an AI-Enabled World – Yahoo Finance

U.K. virtual school takes education into the metaverse. 2d ago ·CBC. 2:48. CBS-Newyork. NYC’s College Choice allows foster care students to attend …

VIDEO: Aki Kurose Middle School shifting to online learning after measles case

U.K. virtual school takes education into the metaverse. 1d ago ·CBC. 2:48. KGUN – Tucson Scripps. Apollo Middle School upping security due to …

Virtual School Inclusion Officer job with Essex County Council | 170792 – LocalGov Jobs

Virtual School Inclusion Officer – Children with a Social Worker. Fixed Term, Full Time. Up to £36,086 per annum. Location: Chelmsford.

Governor gets charter school legislation, education rules – Tulsa World

The current state virtual school board will be abolished if Gov. Kevin Stitt signs SB 516. Bills are not usually voted upon by the state House and …

Iowa Connections Academy announces 2023 Southeast Iowa graduates | The Hawk Eye

… ask questions and discover if virtual school is the right fit for their student. For more information on Iowa Connections Academy or to begin …

Himsel named VCSC superintendent | WIBQ The Talk Station | 1230, 1440, 97.9 Terre Haute, IN

… five middle schools, 16 elementary schools, an alternative school, and a virtual school. Chris Himsel’s contract begins on July 1.

Jefferson High School commencement ceremony celebrates seniors’ hard work, dedication

… mentioning that sophomore year was a blur, as students were faced with more virtual school and the ever-present wearing of masks.

Shelby County lags in children’s well-being, data shows – Daily Memphian

A first grader takes part in the first day of virtual school on Aug. 31, 2020. The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth lists Shelby County …

Finally, the Google News alert for cyber school.

IU8 adapts to maintain support for area schools | News, Sports, Jobs – Altoona Mirror

Williamsburg also contracts with the IU8 through extended campus for its cyber school program. “This allows our students who choose to participate …

MMB Cyber School organises workshop at Ruzhukhrie School-May 22 – Eastern Mirror

C3, MMB Cyber School’s flagship programme, encompasses three crucial aspects — cyber security, cyber safety, and cyber bullying. Tsutipang Jamir …

Media literacy workshop equips students in Kohima | MorungExpress

Kohima, May 22 (MExN): MMB Cyber School, a Non Profit Institute in the field of Digital Education & Cyber Safety, organised an engaging and …

Cyber School Market 2031 Growth Drivers along with Top Brands K12 Inc … – Indian Crunch

Cyber School Market 2031 Growth Drivers along with Top Brands K12 Inc Connections Academy Pansophic Learning Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Charter …

Cyber school success formula: 17 grads = $3.6M + 31 ACT – Yellowhammer News

Cyber school success formula: 17 grads = $3.6M + 31 ACT. By. Kimberly Ballard. May 24, 2023. 2023 ASCTE first on-campus graduating class (ASCTE …

Shamokin Area School Board OKs preliminary budget containing $3.69 million deficient

“There are bills down there (Harrisburg) sitting about cyber schools, that if you choose to go to a cyber school, you pay for it.

Cyber school success formula: 17 grads = $3.6M + 31 ACT | Alabama Mountains

Cyber school success formula: 17 grads = $3.6M + 31 ACT … They may be small but they are mighty! Seventeen students at the Alabama School of Cyber …

Pennsylvania State Police | For the Record | theclarionnews.com

that 75 Redbank Valley students are enrolled in the Rockets Online Cyber School program when in fact those 75 students are enrolled in outside …

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May 26, 2023

Are Charter Schools Really Public Schools?

So this item scrolled through my inbox from Education Dive

Justice Dept asks Supreme Court not to hear North Carolina charter school case

The case raises the question of whether a private nonprofit authorized by the state to operate a public charter school is subject to federal requirements.

This is just another example of a private company that is directly or indirectly operating a public school arguing in court that it is not a public entity and therefore doesn’t have to follow the same rules and regulations that all other public schools have to follow.

If you do a quick search on the question “are charter schools public schools?” you’ll find a slew of school choice and charter school organizations and proponents that make the claim that charter schools are indeed public schools.  However, as we have seen in case after case, the companies that operate so many of these charter schools (and the vast majority of cyber charter schools based on student attendance), the companies have argued that they are not public schools and don’t have to disclose information or don’t have to follow certain regulations (and often these regulations are around providing services to students).

So give us your public money, but don’t you dare hold us to the same standards as public schools…  At least that would be more intellectually honest than the “a charter school is a public school” line that you see littered all over their marketing and promotion!

May 21, 2023

EBSCO Alerts

Filed under: virtual school — Michael K. Barbour @ 8:01 am
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ebscoFirst, the alert for virtual schools.

1. TI- PreKindergarten and kindergarten virtual school programs under COVID‐19: A two‐case comparative study.
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AB- This case study aims to explore and compare two cases of virtual school programs, one asynchronized and one synchronized, regarding their pedagogical design and operationalization. The authors collected data from observations of learning activities and analyses of teaching materials. A comparison was drawn on the benefits and drawbacks of two teaching modes, and the strategies the instructors use to address the limitations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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2. TI- The Picture Book That Made It Despite the Pandemic.
AU- Ramadan, Danny Email Address: hello@dannyramadan.com
JN- Knowledge Quest
PD- Mar/Apr2023, Vol. 51 Issue 4, p46-48
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AB- The author tells about his children’s picture book “Salma the Syrian Chef,” which was published despite the COVID-19 pandemic. He recalls being devastated after a lockdown was announced in Canada in the same week as the book was released that resulted to cancellation of events and school shutdowns. He describes his experience of reading from the book and answering questions from students during a virtual school visit upon the invitation of a school librarian.
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3. TI- Factors influencing student academic performance in online high school algebra.
AU- Liu, Feng  1  martinlf@ufl.edu
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JN- Open Learning
PD- Jun2012, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p149-167
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AB- This paper describes the effect of teacher comments, students’ demographic information and learning management system utilisation on student final scores in algebra courses in a K–12 virtual learning environment. Students taking algebra courses in a state virtual school in the Midwestern US region during 2007–2008 participated in this study. Student final scores on these courses were collected using tests administered at the end of semester in the virtual school courses. The hierarchical linear modelling technique was used for data analysis to account for the influence of school characteristics on student final scores. The results show these factors have different influences on student final scores in different algebra courses. The discussion of the findings addresses the implications for teaching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
AB- Copyright of Open Learning is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder’s express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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4. TI- Even! But No Longer Odd
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AB- With hundreds of K-12 schools routinely offering online courses, the idea of a full-time virtual school is no longer as outlandish as it once may have seemed. Thanks to giant improvements in technology and the quality of their academic instruction, most virtual schools now hold a trump card they had not possessed: credibility. “There were many questions five years ago and not enough experience with online learning in the K-12 arena,” says Dawn Nordine, director of instructional technology services for Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) 9 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, who also serves as the director of Wisconsin Virtual School. “I think there was doubt as to the academic progress a student could achieve online and the quality of the experience.” “There used to be a lot of the same concerns with traditional schools as well,” says Susan Patrick, president and CEO of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), a nonprofit group, and former director of the Office of Educational Technology at the US Department of Education. Whatever skepticism lingers is being put to rest by early research that affirms the value of online instruction–and the value of the students receiving it. “All of the preliminary data,” Patrick says, “shows that virtual school students are equal to or better than students in traditional schools.” “As with many innovations, it has taken some time for best practices to emerge and quality-assurance mechanisms to be put in place,” Timothy Snyder, executive director of Innovative Digital Education and Learning-New Mexico (IDEAL-NM), a public education program, says, “Those practices and mechanisms are now largely in place.” And they have made all the difference to the value and rigor of online instruction, Snyder believes. “The look, feel, and overall quality of today’s online courses are far beyond those that existed even five years ago.” Even as entrenched as virtual schools have become, Patrick says some old biases remain. “There are still people in leadership positions in education who say, ‘I don’t understand how students can be successful when they don’t have a teacher teaching them.’ There “is” a teacher teaching them–a faculty member who is trained to teach online who is teaching the child in a new way. There are not people who are actively against online learning. They just don’t know what it is.”
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Next, I did not receive alert for cyber schools.

Finally, I also did not receive the alert for K-12 online learning.

May 20, 2023

Virtual Schooling In The News

Filed under: virtual school — Michael K. Barbour @ 7:02 am
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InTheNewsBeginning with the Education Dive.

Industry DiveTRENDLINE

Inside Nationwide Efforts to Move Special Education Forward

Learn how schools across the U.S. are using personalized approaches to address pandemic learning losses and improve behavior management strategies in this Trendline.

Next, the District Administration Daily Newsletter.

Global K12 education market is charging out of the pandemic in a big way

The global K12 education market will generate $525.7 billion in revenue by 2031, with North America the most lucrative region due to “massive spending” on edtech, the latest report from Research Dive finds.

Read more >>

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Future-Proofing K-12 Networks to Better Support Digital Learning

Sponsored by RUCKUS Networks
In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, learn how new enhancements to wi-fi networks can better support digital teaching, learning and collaboration, how cloud-based analytics and AI will transform IT infrastructure in K-12, and the essential capabilities and features needed to ensure your network is ready to meet the demands of the future.
Register now >>

Moving on to the different newsletters from Education Week.

Education Week asked five experts in technology and education to look ahead.
Newsletter image
READ MORE
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Your Blueprint to Online Learning
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to online education. That’s why we’ve created a guide to walk you through how to implement online courses in your school or district to fit the needs or your students, families, and teachers. Download the Guide

Similarly, the eSchool News.

Also, the various newsletters from ASCD.

Study unveils surprising data about COVID-19 learning loss

(MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle Via Getty Images/Getty Images)
Learning loss associated with the coronavirus pandemic was driven more by factors within the school and school district than students’ circumstances at home, according to a study by researchers at Harvard, Stanford, Dartmouth, and Johns Hopkins universities. The study found, for example, that in the average school district, learning losses were about the same among white and affluent students as they were for Black and Hispanic students.

Full Story: Chalkbeat (5/12)

Coursemojo educators fill teaching spots in Calif. charters

(Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
A public charter school network in California is working to overcome a teacher shortage by enlisting credentialed Coursemojo educators, who teach virtual classes. The educators primarily teach math and science courses.

Full Story: San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) (tiered subscription model) (5/14)

Free digital textbooks get lift from popular math videos
Hundreds of new math-focused educational videos will be added to at least 1,000 others from YouTube math video star and former teacher Huzefa Kapadia as part of a free online educational resource library from nonprofit OpenStax. Many of the videos by Kapadia, founder of tutoring company Scalar Learning, will be incorporated into digital textbooks that are available for anyone online.

Full Story: Government Technology (5/17)

Other News

Boost Math Skills with Online 1:1 Intervention
When supported with high-impact tutoring, Tier 2 and Tier 3 students can excel in math. Read our free white paper to discover key elements for successful programs as well as strategies that have worked in other districts. Download now.
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Back to the regular Google News alert for virtual school.

Guest editorial: School choice needs testing in South Carolina – Post and Courier

School choice schools are public schools, but many come in the form of magnet schools, charter schools and even virtual school options.

Bronaugh School Board approves budget and safety measures at regular meeting

… that the inclusion of the Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program (MOCAP) had positively impacted the school’s financial position.

Logitech Project Ghost: Video conferencing turned up to 11 – TechRadar

The widespread exhaustion with video conferencing, the kids skipping virtual school because it was just so darn tiring, the countless hours spent …

2023 Palm Beach Virtual School Graduation (Video) | Southeast Florida

2023 Palm Beach Virtual School Graduation (14 May 2023, 06:08 pm)

Rochester Public School’s virtual option, RPS Online, faced unique challenges during recent …

Now in its second year of operation, the virtual school has more than 500 students.

Rochester Public School’s virtual option, RPS Online, faced unique challenges … – Yahoo News

Whereas students in the majority of the district’s schools could still walk into their classrooms, those attending the district’s virtual school, …

Bradley County Virtual School marks 100% graduation rate | The Cleveland Daily Banner

The graduation ceremony for Bradley County Virtual School was an in-person event that drew praise and encouragement for the Class of 2023.

2023 high school graduation dates scheduled for MSCS – Action News 5

… 2023 7 p.m. Renasant Center; Cordova HS May 23, 2023 6 p.m. Hope Church; Memphis Virtual School May 24, 2023 6 p.m. Cannon Center …

Celebrating Our 2022-2023 Editorial Board | The Regulatory Review

January 18, 2022 | Ending the Virtual School-to-Prison Pipeline | Civil rights attorney examines legal issues presented by virtual school …

Mandy and Mabel show Coventry’s new ways of helping young people in care

Mandy, a Next Steps Mentor and Post 16 lead for Virtual School, is one of the Council staff featured in episode 2 of the show being screened at …

Celebrate National Numeracy Day with free maths games, events and jokes from Alexa

We’ve also recently launched virtual school trips where students can go behind the scenes at an Amazon Fulfilment Centre, to discover how computer …

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through books – TMJ4

For middle school teachers who might want to participate in the virtual school, visit with the author of When the Clouds Touch Us, Thanhha Lai.

Winners and losers of Missouri’s 2023 legislative session • Missouri Independent

And a bill seeking to fix the state’s virtual school law ran into a buzzsaw of opposition. Proponents aren’t going anywhere, are well funded and …

Delhi Model Virtual School Class 9 admission registration begins – Connect Gujarat

Online registration for admission to Class 9 at Delhi Model Virtual School (DMVS) for the 2023-24 academic year has started.

METRO Offering K-12 Students, College Students FREE Rides for the Summer – Aldine ISD

Programs · My Library · Digital Resources · Student Resources for Reading Disabilities · Service Console · Virtual School · College Partners …

STAY SAFE FOR THE SUMMER: A RICHLAND 2 SAFETY SUMMIT

… R2 Virtual School · Richland Two Institute of Innovation · W.R. Rogers Center · Home News STAY SAFE FOR THE SUMMER: A RICHLAND 2 SAFETY SUMMIT …

Discover the Largest High School in Florida (And Notable Alums) – AZ Animals

It is the most populous non-virtual school in Florida. It has the highest population among private and public physical schools.

First ever results of DBSE declared – New Delhi Times – India Only International Newspaper

Related · What is Delhi Model Virtual School that begins today? · Delhi Government and International Baccalaureate Board Signs an MoU for the Delhi …

Worcestershire Archive & Archaeology spring and summer events programme

… SEND Local Offer · Schools, education and learning · Virtual Family Hub · Virtual School · Worcestershire Children First. Communities.

Virtual school remains popular for some families – WNEP

Virtual school remains popular for some families. Enrollment in one online school has more than doubled, rising from about 10,000 pre-COVID to …

Fairfax County NAACP Virtual School Board Candidate Forum

The following are highlights of Session 1 of the Fairfax County NAACP Virtual School Board Candidate Forum held Saturday, May 13, featuring Fairfax …

Fairfax County NAACP Virtual School Board Candidate Forum – The Connection Newspapers

Fairfax County NAACP Virtual School Board Candidate Forum. FCSB Mt. Vernon district candidates Harold Earl Sims Jr. and Mateo Dunn answer tough …

DeSantis signs bills on pronouns, gender care, drag shows and more – Tampa Bay Times

HB 225, allows private school, virtual school and home school students to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities at other …

May 22 | Preschool Admissions Virtual Fair | Washington Heights, NY Patch

Once you are registered you’ll be directed to a landing page where you’ll review the schedule and register for virtual school sessions. Interested

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Sweeping Legislation to Protect the Innocence of Florida’s Children

HB 225 allows private school, virtual school, and home school students to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities at other …

District names Top Scholars, honors student excellence – Palatka Daily News

… included students from Crescent City, Interlachen, Palatka and Q.I. Roberts junior-senior high schools, as well as Putnam Virtual School.

Charles school system calendar survey gives mixed results | Local News | somdnews.com

None of the three calendar options had built-in virtual school days. Other counties, including St. Mary’s, have already begun working in virtual …

Knox County graduations set, here’s how to watch – WVLT

KCS Virtual School Saturday, May 20, 6 p.m. – Central High. Farragut High Sunday, May 21, 6:00 p.m.. Powell High Tuesday, May 23, 6 p.m..

DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender children | WPMI

Allows private school, homeschool, and virtual school students to participate in sports and extracurricular activates in public or private schools …

San Diego Unified Abruptly Closes Virtual School iHigh to Middle and High Schoolers

The district on Friday announced that iHigh, the virtual school that had swelled in size over the pandemic, would no longer serve students in …

BCBE closing virtual school with no option to replace | News | lagniappemobile.com

Breaking. Prosecutor: Bradley trying to ‘flout the law’. featured. BCBE closing virtual school with no option to replace. BY KYLE HAMRICK.

After going back into classrooms post-pandemic, two Salinas school districts and hundreds …

Parents and teachers say these adaptations are helping the kids who are enrolled in virtual school succeed. Núñez’s son Alexander Contreras, now in …

New law makes changes to high school sports in Florida and allows prayer before games

Homeschool, charter school and virtual school students can develop agreements to participate in activities at private schools.

Central Manor student places second in national drawing contest

… Penn Manor Virtual School · Preschool Resources · Right to Know Letter … Pequea Elementary · Penn Manor Virtual School · Open Campus.

Here’s when Central Florida high school graduations happen – WFTV

Seminole County Virtual School: 2 p.m. at Seminole High School KWC … Osceola Virtual School/Zenith Accelerated Learning Academy at 9:30 a.m. …

Governor Signs Bill Outlawing Sex Change Surgeries and Puberty Blocker Meds for Minors

Allows private school, virtual school, and home school students to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities at other public or …

Florida News That Impacts You – May 18th, 2023 | 1290 WJNO | The Brian Mudd Show

… allowing private, virtual school and homeschool students access to participate in extracurricular activities at public and private schools.

LCHS Board of Ed Monthly Meeting held – Lewis County Herald

Prior to the regular scheduled meeting, a workshop was held beginning at 5:30 p.m. Randall Greenway gave a presentation of the K-12 virtual school …

Nurses Week in Alexandria

… Something Country Caters to the Line Dance and Country Classics · Fairfax County NAACP Virtual School Board Candidate Forum ..

Pecos Cyber Academy is enrolling kids for the 2023-2024 school year | KRQE News 13

Quality, virtual learning, that’s what Pecos Cyber Academy is all about. They are a free, public, online, and virtual school for students who …

Tacoma teacher claims she wasn’t offered this job because of her age, race and sex – Yahoo

Williams, who now works at Tacoma Online — the district’s virtual school — has primarily taught middle school social studies during her more than …

New code of conduct means school officials can look through student’s phone without a warrant

COVID-19 surge has more parents, students looking to virtual school. On July 26, 990 students were enrolled in Lee Virtual School.

MSCS student wins grant to help fund startup business – Action News 5

Malachi Benton is set to graduate Saturday from the MSCS Virtual School. Malachi participated in the MSCS “Project STAND” mentorship group this …

Students from five area schools receive Elks Lodge scholarships – Big Rapids Pioneer

… Brooklyn Sumpter, of Big Rapids Virtual School; Nora Smues, Alexandra Stein and Aiden Storz, of Reed City Area Public Schools; Gracie Foster, …

Big teacher pay raise proposed for Baton Rouge schools | Education | theadvocate.com

ASU educates about 250 of the 350 students at the virtual school, which expanded dramatically during the pandemic but has declined substantially …

When does the Lee County School District 2023 school year end? Here’s what you need to know.

Lee Virtual School, 10 a.m.; Adult and Career Education, 2:30 p.m.. Sunday, May 21. Alico Arena, 12181 FGCU Lake Parkway E., Fort Myers.

South Bend seniors take part in ‘Graduation Walks’ at former schools – WNDU

Adult Education Luncheon: 1 p.m.. Rise Up Academy & South Bend Virtual School: 3 p.m.. Clay High School: 5 p.m.. Copyright 2023 WNDU. All rights …

Hub a boost for VCE students – Gippsland Times

… government put forward $5.2 million in last year’s budget to establish the hub, which will operate as a campus of Virtual School Victoria.

Makeup Tools Market Insights-Industry changing aspects, New Technologies and Forecast to 2025

Virtual School Market To Observer Consistent Development All through Forecast Period 2023 · Exploring Untapped Opportunities in the Solar EVA …

Finally, the Google News alert for cyber school.

Mount Carmel Area School Board approves preliminary budget with 1-mill tax increase

… here, is the best instruction for Mount Carmel Area students,” Cheddar said, “but if a cyber school is what the family (believes) is in the …

Blooming Leadership | Staff/Guest Columns | gettysburgtimes.com

When I started attending a cyber school, my work being a youth leader within the Youth Coalition didn’t stop. Over the next few years, …

At Michigan cyber schools, fears grow aid cut would hurt at-risk students – Detroit News

While Whitmer and Senate Democrats want to place cyber school funding at 80% of the foundation allowance of traditional schools, …

State Senate Proposes 80 Percent Cut to Cyber Schools’ Budget | The Michigan Chronicle

According to the cyber school advocates, LGBTQIA and at-risk students thrive in the online academic environment because they do not have to deal …

Cyber expenses blamed for rise in Union taxes | News | thecourierexpress.com

The new budget includes $870,000 for cyber school tuition — which equals about 6.5 percent of the district’s entire spending. “When you pull that out …

The Amazing Miss Anderson – Galway Advertiser

The British decided to continue its Government Code and Cyber School, (GC and CS ), an intelligence and secret organisation, responsible for …

Profitable Strategic Report on Cyber School Market 2023-2030 Developing … – Digital Journal

In recent years, the Global Cyber School Market has witnessed significant growth and is expected to continue to do so during the forecast period …

New tax cuts, recovering car sales: 7 big things playing into Michigan’s revenue

More:State House rejects 20% cut to cyber school funding requested by Gov. Whitmer. Here are seven key takeaways from the conference, …

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