December 9, 2023
Virtual Schooling In The News
Beginning with the eSchool and eCampus News.
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Moving on to the District Administration newsletters.
Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy
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.
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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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
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 – Yahoo
Enrollment at traditional public schools declines for the first time since pandemic – EdNC
State Monitoring of Tulsa Schools Ratcheted Up With New Expectations
After outcry, in-person requirement removed from proposed alternative education rules
What is Online School Solutions Market Growth from 2023 to 2029? – openPR.com
Little Diomede’s only school closed after building crash – Alaska’s News Source
Don’t Say Gay” claims newest victim | PantherNOW Opinion
How did Lexington Districts 4 and 5 do in the latest school report cards?
Public School Enrollment Declines in North Carolina for First Time Since Pandemic – The 74
Public School Enrollment Declines in North Carolina for First Time Since Pandemic
Bilingual Air Force Woman-Aviation-Veteran-Owned Business Gracefully Global … – Digital Journal
Graham Mertz Returning to Florida for 2024 Season
Texas and Oklahoma State Clash for Big 12 Title | Florida Sports
Now its valuation isn’t crazy, top investors buy into virtual learning stock – Citywire
Taxpayer challengers in Catholic charter school case seeking judge’s recusal over close ties
Author Jenni Rose’s New Book, “Mrs. Johnson Teaches Virtually,” is a Lighthearted … – PR.com
One Way Parents Are Confronting the Chronic Absenteeism Crisis – The 74
DfE to scrutinise MATs over pupil absence – Tes
Emily Dunkle, Greenbrier East High School – West Virginia Department of Education
A ‘Covid stock’ that kept going when Peloton and others ran out of puff
Manitowoc McKinley Academy virtual school closure talk continues – Herald Times Reporter
What Will Happen to the Religious Charter School in Oklahoma | December | 2023
When will Class of 2024 in Palm Beach County graduate? Here are the dates and times
Former Southern Alamance coach reinstated as a teacher at a different school – WFMY News 2
African-centered charter school to open in Appleton | Wisconsin Public Radio
North Carolina: Alamance-Burlington School System teacher reinstated after November removal
New Digs: School administration moves into renovated building
School Board Member Tiffanie Robinson announces she is not running for reelection
Academy: Scholars Sign Up For A-Level Studies – Watford FC
Ex-coach’s supporters vent anger at school board – Burlington Times-News
More parents are choosing to homeschool their kids – YouTube
Westfield school administrators list staff, programs vulnerable as ESSER ends
Fairfax changes blizzard policy as D.C.-area schools prep for snowy winter
Virtual Schools Market to See Massive Growth |Acklam Grange, Illinois Virtual School (IVS)
New report details startling statistics on chronic absenteeism in DC public schools | WJLA
UPDATE: Lawsuit dismissed against Bradley County schools | Local News | local3news.com
Kindergarten Roundup 2024 – Omaha Public Schools
District Gives Update On Special Education Initiatives – Knox County Schools
St. Paul students recognized for academic achievement | Saint Paul, MN Patch
School closures, delays in the New River Valley – WFXR
A school away from school keeps dreams alive for those busy with life’s other tests | Delhi …
Legislative Council votes on numerous proposed bylaw changes – TSSAA
Manitowoc Public School District has set its 2024 budget. Here’s what it will cost taxpayers.
Cooking Up a Future in Food – 715Newsroom.com
Brew Lab 101 Beer & Cider Co. opens second location in Albuquerque – Rio Rancho Observer
FAPE Focus: Equitable Services for Students in Virtual Schools | Thompson & Horton LLP
Virtual Schools Market Projected to Show Strong Growth | K12 Inc, Connections Academy …
Is a Catholic ‘charter school’ the answer? | Voice – The Christian Post
Efforts to Bring School Dropouts Back to Campus in DK Mangaluru: Only 27 Return
Attorney general lays out case against state-sanctioned Catholic charter school – Tulsa World
TSSAA tables girls’ flag football, denies adding swimming as a sanctioned high school sport
Despite recent Supreme Court wins, Christian schools must still fight religious bigotry to open
Teacher Virginia Guidry: Sharing Spanish culture with students ‘the most beautiful experience’
Southern High loyalists press for reinstatement of fired football coach – alamancenews.com
Planning and developments | Worcestershire County Council
Finally, the Google News alert for cyber school.
CYBER ATTACK: Hit hard by cyber school costs, local schools seek help from lawmakers
Achieve School Choice Guide: PA Cyber… An Alternative K-12 Public School
Pittsburgh Public School directors preparing for ‘challenging budget year’ in 2024
Longtime West Perry School Board member retires after 34 years – pennlive.com
PHOTO GALLERY: Union Classroom Connection | News | thecourierexpress.com
L-V VIDEO: Union Schools Christmas Band Concert | News | thecourierexpress.com
Union Students Take Part In Honors Band | News | thecourierexpress.com
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