Press & Policy
October 29, 2008 – Virtual Schooling Thrives in State
Web-based public schooling has taken off in South Carolina. Three online charter schools – called "virtual schools" – not only filled up for their first year of classes this fall but even garnered waiting lists.
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Virtual Schools and 21st Century Skills
North American Council for Online Learning and Partnership for 21st Century Skills, November 2006
"Online learning through virtual schools is one of the most important advancements in attempting to rethink the effectiveness of education in the United States. The virtual school provides access to online, collaborative and self-paced learning environments – settings that can facilitate 21st Century skills. Today’s students must be able to combine these skills with the effective use of technology to succeed in current and future jobs." Download the PDF.
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