The number of students who took at least one online course surpassed 6 million in 2011. This growth rate of 10 percent from the previous year outpaces the 2 percent growth […]
Independent Learning
Online Learning
What do you think about online learning programs? Have you taken any online courses before? A list of institutions that offer online courses can be found here. Research on the […]
Technology and Online Learning
The table below shows all the academic institutions that support online learning programs, the specific programs they use, the level of education, and the subject areas they offer. All data […]
Legislative Progress on Virtual Schools
Several years of legislative effort for me culminated on January 3 when Governor Patrick signed legislation authorizing online public schools. I’m grateful for the able leadership of two successive chairs of the Education Committee, Rep. Marty Walz and Rep. Alice Peisch.
Commonwealth Virtual Schools
What do you think about the newly-passed law creating Commonwealth virtual schools? Read more about it here.
Virtual Schools Legislation Signed by Governor Patrick
On Thursday, January 3, 2013, Governor Patrick signed into law An Act establishing commonwealth virtual schools. Senator Brownsberger prioritized this legislation last session and worked collaboratively with his colleagues in the House and Senate to draft the bill signed by the Governor last week.