A new law aims to offer more online classes to Florida students than
ever before, but making sure it works as intended will take lots of time
and planning, school officials say.
Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill into law July 1, allowing more out-of-state digital learning companies to partner with developing Florida online classes and requiring the Department of Education to research the effects. Now, the state has to figure out how to hold online teachers and curricula accountable.
The goal is to improve education for all Florida students, said Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, one of the bill's sponsors.
Read more at : http://tbo.com/pinellas-county/schools-readying-for-online-education-expansion-20130704/
Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill into law July 1, allowing more out-of-state digital learning companies to partner with developing Florida online classes and requiring the Department of Education to research the effects. Now, the state has to figure out how to hold online teachers and curricula accountable.
The goal is to improve education for all Florida students, said Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, one of the bill's sponsors.
Read more at : http://tbo.com/pinellas-county/schools-readying-for-online-education-expansion-20130704/
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