Category Archives: Latest News On Online Education

Online school’s charter is focus of hearing

The state Department of Education might revoke the charter of an online school that enrolls more than 100 Lancaster County students. The department alleges that Devon-based Agora Cyber Charter School violated its charter by hiring a for-profit management company to handle its day-to-day operations. Agora allegedly misused millions of dollars in taxpayer funds to benefit … Continue reading

Internet became dominant force in 2008 election – Christian Science Monitor

CNET NewsInternet became dominant force in 2008 electionChristian Science Monitor, MABut not everyone's online, yet. And television is still number one. What's interesting is that the study found McCain voters were more likely to go online… Continue reading

Rosetta IPO Prices Above Range; First In Nearly A Year – Wall Street Journal

ReutersRosetta IPO Prices Above Range; First In Nearly A YearWall Street JournalRosetta encountered stronger demand from investors than Bridgepoint Education Inc. (BPI), an online college that priced below its range Tuesday night and ended its first da… Continue reading

Keller violinist lands Carnegie Hall gig in YouTube Symphony via online audition (Dallas Morning News)

Sure practice got Jacqueline Morant to Carnegie Hall ? with a little help from YouTube. The 26-year-old violinist from Keller will take part tonight in a first of its kind performance at the iconic music venue in New York City: an entire symphony orchestra that was auditioned and created through Internet submissions. Continue reading

School 2.0: Kids Go Online to Learn – ABC News

School 2.0: Kids Go Online to LearnABC NewsBy STEVE OSUNSAMI and HARVEY GOLDBERG Online education continues to gain in popularity, but this trend is not just taking hold among college students. Though some have reservations about the idea, much younger… Continue reading