virtual schools

Tennessee Virtual School Cap Passes, Charter Schools Delayed

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:48:15 +0000

The Tennessee House has approved a proposal that caps enrollment in virtual schools.

The House voted 66-29 Tuesday to pass the bill that allows beginning online schools an enrollment of 1,500 with the ability to expand as long as they meet performance requirements. If they fail to do so for three consecutive years, then the state education commissioner could chose to cap enrollment or direct the local school board to close the school.

Afternoon Round-Up 2/16/12

Rose Krzton-Presson — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:26:07 +0000

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill out of committee that would make pseudoephedrine available only by prescription in Kentucky.

Education:

Governor Steve Beshear is urging state lawmakers to approve a budget proposal that would raise the income eligibility level for public preschool to 160 percent of the federal poverty rate.

Kentucky Virtual High School Decides to End Classes

Devin Katayama (KPR) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:57:52 +0000

Kentucky’s 12-year-old Virtual High School program will end later this year as state officials consider a new approach to online education.

The state Department of Education has offered the virtual path to a diploma since 2000, but funding has remained at $800,000 since its inception making the program hard to grow, according to a 2009 report called “Breaking New Ground.” Interest in the program has remained consistent, with around 700 students taking online classes each year, sai