GWU puts its name on Web-based high school

The latest federal data show enrollment in computer-based distance learning grew from 317,070 in the 2003 academic year to 506,950 in 2005 among public schools. Online high schools have opened in Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, Oregon and California, among other states. Some are charter schools, public but governed by independent boards.

Stanford University in 2006 opened the first online high school for gifted students, exploiting the potential of online instruction to allow advanced students to work ahead of their peers or study material not covered in traditional schools.

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Choosing online high school as your freedom high school

Education is vital to the foundation of good future employment and now more then ever families are searching for quality ways to home school their child. Many family homeschooling have started using other alternative methods to help educate their children due to the requirements many colleges will have for high school students, this may called the freedom high school. Most colleges are looking for a high school diploma that is either from a public school or one that is accredited. This is causing many parents to look into online high schools that are providing sacs and cita accredited classes, like Great Lakes Academy.

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Focus: iQ Academy Wisconsin

logo-iQ-wisconsiniQ 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.

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