Wisconsin Online High Schools

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tcnixon — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:09:14 +0000

Wisconsin Virtual Schools Close to Capacity

tcnixon — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:21:08 +0000

Continued popularity of Wisconsin’s virtual schools are pushing them near capacity, which may force the Legislature to revisit an enrollment cap put in place two years ago, an audit released Tuesday shows.

The state’s 15 virtual schools offer classes from kindergarten through high school over the Internet, allowing students to attend from home. They have been growing in popularity in Wisconsin and nationwide as an alternative for students who may not otherwise perform as well in a traditional school.

But the future of Wisconsin’s virtual schools was put in jeopardy when a state appeals court ruled in 2007 that the largest one, Wisconsin Virtual School, was operating in violation of open enrollment, charter school and teacher licensing laws.

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From EdWeek.org

Virtual school works for local family

tcnixon — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:14:42 +0000

It’s hard to believe the school year is halfway finished. My fifth-grade daughter has accomplished so much already and looks forward to what lies ahead.

I take great pride in being involved in my child’s education. I proofread my daughter’s book reports, help her study for tests and read aloud with her from books. But, I do it in the middle of the day. My daughter is a student with the Wisconsin Connections Academy (WCA) — a statewide, virtual public school.

She has textbooks and state-certified teachers just like every other fifth-grader in Wisconsin. The only difference is the building where she learns. Instead of a brick-and-mortar school, my daughter attends public school in the comfort of her own home. I can be directly involved in her lessons, and she can learn at her own pace. Her teachers are extremely devoted to her learning, and they communicate daily by phone or e-mail.

Our computer acts as a link between the school and my daughter, but she doesn’t spend every waking minute online.

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From WisconsinRapidsTribune.com

Focus: iQ Academy Wisconsin

tcnixon — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:21:00 +0000

iQ Academy Wisconsin is part of the iQ Academy chain of schools. It offers both an online high school and an online middle school. Wisconsin is one of those states that has already developed a reputation as a leader in online high school education and iQ Academy has helped to forge that reputation.

iQ Academy Wisconsin is a free online high school for students who live within the state. The school issues computers to students who need them and it is part of the School District of Waukesha. Students who attend iq Academy Wisconsin have gone on to be accepted at many colleges and universities both within the state and elsewhere.

Because of its quality and reputation, it can be difficult to get a spot in the high school. You should apply early for upcoming school years. The school also offers part-time status for select students.

For more information, see iQ Academy Wisconsin.

Video: Wisconsin Virtual Academy

tcnixon — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:43:34 +0000

Wisconsin Virtual Academy

Wisconsin Online High Schools now have own site

tcnixon — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:09:20 +0000

Best Online High Schools is pleased to offer up yet another website dedicated, this time, to the online high schools in the great state of Wisconsin. Stay tuned as more information becomes available here. Also, stay tuned as we add more sites for more states!