Category Archives: K-12
Distance Learning Degree Programs gain National Recognition
For the first time in three years, an educational organization in the United States has been awarded the coveted Baldridge Award. Three different organizations received this award in 2008, and the North Carolina Iredell Statesville School District (I-SS) was among them. The other two organizations that were so honored including a healthcare business and a food industry giant. The Baldridge Award was developed in 1987. It is given with the intent to honor service and performance excellence, as well as strategic … Continue reading
Online Education Opportunities for Teachers
For more than a century, America has been referred to as a “melting pot” with regard to its cultural diversity. This diversity, however, is often not appreciated or understood. Now, a prominent legal organization is offering grants to primary and secondary school teachers interested in increasing their students knowledge of immigration and cultural issues. The American Immigration Law Foundation has offered grants of up to $500 to teachers who develop projects designed to education students about current issues in immigration … Continue reading
Distance Learning and the Montessori Method: A Comparison
It may seem like comparing the Montessori Method with distance education degrees is comparing apples to oranges. In reality, though, there are more similarities than you might think. For example, both stress student autonomy and involvement in learning. The Montessori Method primarily focuses on preschool and early elementary education, although some high schools also use this approach. While it is not really a method used by most online college degree programs, most professors who teach through online degree universities act as facilitators … Continue reading
Distance Learning Offers Teens a Second Start
If you think that online high schools are primarily for troubled teens, think again. These distance education programs also offer excellent opportunities for students who are intellectually gifted, chronically ill, travel frequently, or who are interested in very specific educational experiences. Adult learners and students from some religious backgrounds may also find it easier to get their high school diploma online. In the past, accreditation was a significant concern. Colleges and universities were not willing to accept many high school … Continue reading
Schools for Sick Children
Schools for Sick Children Sick kids in school? It’s happening in the state of Colorado. Teaming with a Denver hospital, the state of Colorado has developed a radical, innovative approach to helping children with chronic illnesses stay in school. This program is designed for students with frequent health problems, such as asthma or diabetes, who may require medical attention during the school day. This program, called Kunsberg School, educates children enrolled in Kindergarten through eighth grade. Students are referred by … Continue reading