Beginning with the EdWeek Industry and Innovation.
Instructure-Creator of Canvas LMS-Acquired by Private Equity Firm for $2 Billion in Cash
The Salt Lake City-based company that sells the Canvas learning management system has announced plans to be acquired by Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm.
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Next, the EdWeek Update.
SPECIAL REPORT
6 Big Mistakes That Can Undermine Personalized Learning Efforts
In this interview, Thomas Arnett, a senior research fellow for the Clayton Christensen Institute, talks about what K-12 schools get wrong most often.
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Standards for Online Learning Updated for First Time Since 2011
One of the authors of the updated standards says they reflect the growing importance of digital accessibility and student engagement in online courses.
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I Study How Teachers Collaborate Online. Here’s How They Can Do It Better
Researcher Robin Anderson shares what happened when one online community of teachers tried to unlearn their deficit mindsets together.
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Trending Elsewhere
Online Tutoring Companies Take Small Steps to Protect Student Safety
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Moving on to the eClassroom News.
Also, the ASCD SmartBrief.
Report: Some online teaching materials fall short
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About 64% of teaching materials available on online platforms reviewed by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute were rated “very poor or mediocre,” according to its report. Among other things, the materials were evaluated on their alignment with Common Core State Standards.
Education Week Teacher (tiered subscription model) (12/10)
Groups release new standards for online learning
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The Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance and Quality Matters recently released revised standards for virtual education, the first such update since 2011. The document includes eight standards, and the updated version establishes accessibility in online learning as a separate standard.
Education Week (tiered subscription model) (12/11)
Similarly, the semi-regular SmartBrief for EdTech.
Online tutoring firms take steps to curb abuse
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At least two online tutoring companies are taking steps to protect students following reports that educators have witnessed students being abused by parents or others during lessons. Qkids has launched a tool to help teachers report unsafe activity they witness during lessons, and VIPKid has added educational videos for parents and others on appropriate discipline.
EdSurge (12/10)
Studies find students prefer in-person learning
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Two recent studies from EDUCAUSE Center for Analysis and Research find that a majority of college students and faculty prefer learning that is mostly or completely face-to-face — rather than online. Most, however, indicated they were in favor of some sort of blended approach, in which learning takes place in person and online.
EdSurge (12/11)
Online-course growth draws concern among Vt. faculty
Faculty members at Vermont State Colleges have expressed concerns that online courses are favored at the expense of on-campus programming, triggering waves of layoffs. College leadership has not reported any planned school closures, but campus layouts have changed in the face of the expanding online program, with some campuses considering renting, selling, or demolishing lesser-used buildings.
VTDigger (Vermont) (12/6)
Professors are key to quality online education
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Although professors are stakeholders in online education, their roles in online learning and the benefits they stand to gain are rarely discussed, writes Joshua Kim. Students and institutions would both likely benefit from putting faculty first by ensuring professors are supported and well-compensated for online education efforts, he writes.
Inside Higher Ed (12/11)
Wyo. history teacher creates online class
Fourth-graders in Wyoming will be able to learn about their state’s history in a new online course created by a longtime teacher. Alice Kerns, a long-term substitute teacher at Tongue River Elementary, developed the course for Acellus Academy, which is used by her district’s Cowboy State Virtual Academy.
The Sheridan Press (Wyo.) (12/11)
Almost 35% of students enrolled in a distance-learning course
Education Dive (12/11)
Back to the regular Google News alert for virtual school.
Global Virtual Schools Market 2019 by Company, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2025
… Inspire Charter Schools, Abbotsford Virtual School, Alaska Virtual School, Basehor-Linwood Virtual School, Acklam Grange, Illinois Virtual School …
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Chef Gordon Ramsay reveals why he plans to quit swearing
When one fan said he would love to join an online course Ramsay is hosting as part of a virtual school run by celebrity teachers called Masterclass, …
Online School Students Meet in Real Life
The virtual school, under the leadership and direction of Morah Devora Leah Notik and Rabbi Yaacov Ringo, provides a robust Chassidishe education …
Character education is just another hurdle to jump
Every local authority has a virtual school head who oversees the education of looked-after and previously looked-after children. We are their …
‘If you want life, you have to fight’: Glenpool family steps up for niece, 16, battling cancer
Currently, she’s doing virtual school at home. In Skiatook, she participated in track, basketball, cheer and softball. Before Kelbie can think about any of …
From car dealership to education: Trendy virtual school opens
Brooklyn Kyzar is an eight-grade student from Silverhill who is one of a growing number of Baldwin County students attending the Virtual School while …
CPS To Recommend Closing 2 Charter Schools, Including Chicago Virtual Charter School
The Chicago Public Schools now says it will recommend the virtual school be shut down because of poor performance. CPS also wants to close …
Arkansas to Teach Cybersecurity in High Schools
Courses will be offered both on high school campuses and remotely via the state’s virtual school, Virtual Arkansas. In partnership with public schools …
Global Virtual Schools Market 2019 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to …
The major player of the Virtual Schools market (K12 Inc, Connections Academy, Mosaica Education, Pansophic Learning, Florida Virtual School …
CPS officials recommend closure of virtual charter school formerly run by Cheryl Pruitt
CPS is recommending the virtual school’s closure following poor academic performance and concerns of school finance and management, which are …
5 questions for Sandra Vohs
For 2020, Indiana’s public schools saw a funding increase of just over 2%, but the increase for charter schools was over 10%, virtual school funding …
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Inspire Charter Schools. Abbotsford Virtual School. Alaska Virtual School. Basehor-Linwood Virtual School. Acklam Grange. Illinois Virtual School (IVS).
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Technology helps Lamar students get healthcare
Tabitha Ferwalt, Cox Health, said, “The virtual school clinics that we set up are a convenient access to healthcare”. School nurses use devices with …
Epic Charter Schools suing state senator alleging libel, slander
After months of a back-and-forth dispute, Epic Charter Schools is suing state Sen. Ron Sharp over his comments on attendance policies at the virtual …
Star Wars: Heartwarming ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Commercial Goes Viral For Inclusion
… tools and equipment for people with disabilities (PWD) when you donate using your Globe Rewards points to Virtualahan, a virtual school for PWD.”.
West Virginia graduation requirement policies up for public comment
Under the new policy, all public high schools and middle schools must also offer a full-time virtual school option for grades 6-12. The schools can …
W.Va. BOE policy may allow students more choice in grad requirements
… would also require all middle and schools to offer a virtual option for their students, either through their county’s program or the state’s virtual school.
State education board opens flexibility policies to public comment
Middle and high school students would also be allowed tot ake part in courses through the West Virginia Virtual School program. Barth noted the …
Franklin Board of Education approves budget resolution
The unknowns, according to Coley, are charter/virtual school funding, finality of the state’s school budget and final salary surveys. “The knowns and …
Epic Charter Schools sues state senator for defamation
In its lawsuit, Epic accused Sharp of defaming the school in news releases and in emails concerning the virtual school’s attendance. “Just because he …
Global Virtual Schools Market 2019 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to …
The prominent market players are [K12 Inc, Connections Academy, Mosaica Education, Pansophic Learning, Florida Virtual School (FLVS), Charter …
Ballarat students score 99.9
Thirty-seven people across Victoria have earned the top possible ATAR score this year – and among them is St Patricks College student Matthew Duffy …
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West Virginia agency wants to trim graduation requirements
It also would require full-time virtual school programs be offered for grades 6 through 12. Exposing students to career and technical education in high …
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Virtual Schools Market research now available at Brand Essence Research encompasses an exhaustive Study of this business space with regards to …
State School Board considers policy to personalize graduation requirements
Under the new policy, all public high schools and middle schools must offer a full-time virtual school option for grades six through 12, either through …
New Era of Global Virtual Schools Market (2020-2029) || K12 Inc, Connections Academy
… Florida Virtual School (FLVS), Charter Schools USA, Lincoln Learning Solutions, Inspire Charter Schools, Abbotsford Virtual School, Alaska Virtual …
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Dorchester students visit Army Reserve maintenance facility
DCCTC is the public career center for Dorchester County, serving all four county high schools, local private schools and home/virtual school students.
Finally, the Google News alert for cyber school.
Valley cyber program receives national recognition
Gittens, who has been teaching the cyber school program for the past three years, was recently recognized as the November “Academy of the Month” …
Letters to the Editor, Dec. 5
HopeCAT open house celebrates arts, tech
The students attend high school classes in the area and take art courses at HopeCAT. Freeman, a 15-year-old from Sharon who attends cyber school, …
Is Cyber School a Solution for Children With Anxiety?
The word “homeschooling” probably doesn’t bring the same images to mind today as it once did. Thanks to the internet and the availability of lesson …
State school board president resigns over chimpanzee tweet
… Area Superintendent William Harner’s remark in on Sunday that it costs more to educate a student at a cyber school than a traditional school.
Pottstown spearheads joint statewide fair school funding protest
“We see cyber school recruiters at concerts, fairs, and their billboards are everywhere. Who is paying for that ‘free tuition?’ Communities like ours,” he …
School closure plan presented
He also cautioned the board not to put the Rimersburg building up for sale, for risk of it being purchased by a charter or cyber school. He suggested …
Cyber school costs could impact extracurriculars in Oswayo Valley
Superintendent Jed Hamberger said it’s a pay to play concept; whatever the cyber school charges the district for tuition would be charged to those …
Michigan cyber schools fight Snyder’s proposed aid cut
For the Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, a Manistee-based cyber school that serves about 2,700 K-12 students across the state, Snyder’s …
Charter school parents demand apology from superintendent for comments on race, poverty
… does not distinguish between cyber and brick-and-mortar charter schools, although the cost of educating cyber school students is much lower.