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Old 04-11-2009, 10:48 AM
 
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LOL, couldn't believe I saw an article about a school in Herndon in the Wall Street Journal today! The article was called Extreme Measures: Tips For Cutting Spending You Probably Havent Thought Of.

The school is called K12, Inc. and it has "virtual" elementary and high school level classes for no tuition. The students work with teachers online and also have "learning coaches." I guess it must be for homeschoolers (since you can already go to public school free in Herndon). Apparently the program even gives the kids their own computers and subsidizes the internet connection. AP classes are included.

Has anyone tried this? I hadn't heard of it until now, but I suppose it could be good for people who don't find the public schools challenging. The article listed a web site: www.k12.com
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Old 04-11-2009, 11:34 AM
 
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I don't think the Fred Flintstone look alikes over at the NEA are going to appreciate that.
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Old 04-13-2009, 03:01 PM
 
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Oh yeah, I work in the building right next to the one which has K-12, they have their logo up on the building.

I believe these kind of programs are really good for children who don't learn like the average students do, might need more of a challenge, maybe even need individual attention, don't do well in classroom environment, or have problems like ADHD.... the list is endless. I think its a very good idea, why not take advantage of technology if your child is not doing well in the usual public school setting, not everyone can afford private schools.
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