Originally posted by the Arizona Charter Schools Association
Virtual charter schools in Arizona are public schools. Legislation allowing for the creation of charter schools was passed in 1994 by the Arizona Legislature with the purpose of providing “a learning environment that will improve student achievement.” The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools is the primary regulatory authority for all charters schools in the state. Find out more about Arizona charter school laws here.
Digital Learning Toolkit — This toolkit arms online learning supporters with The Facts About Digital Learning and provides suggestions for Informing Your Community, Communicating with the Media. Find out more here.
Roadmap To Reform — Digital Learning Now!, a national campaign to encourage the creation of high quality online learning programs, released its Roadmap for Reform: Digital Learning, a 72-point plan that lists the 10 necessary elements for high-quality online learning programs throughout the U.S. Find out more here.
Virtual Reality — What once was considered more sci-fi than science, online learning is growing by leaps and bounds, providing students and families yet another choice for education. Find out more here.
Survey Suggests Americans Oppose Online Education — New poll results from Phi Delta Kappa and Gallup reveal that the American public has an overall positive outlook on its children’s schools, although poll respondents seem to oppose online learning. Find out more here.
Resources
iNACOL — The International Association for K-12 Online Learning, is a non-profit organization that facilitates collaboration, advocacy, and research to enhance quality K-12 online teaching and learning.
Digital Learning Now! — A national campaign to advance policies that will create a high quality digital learning environment to better prepare students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in college and careers.
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