Virtual Schools: Trends and Issues: A Study of Virtual Schools in the United States
Description
This study is intended to provide insights into activities and trends of K-12 virtual schools in the United States.
The study includes results from a recent online survey of a peer group of 33 virtual schools, virtual school profiles across the range of virtual school types, and a brief review of context factors.
It summarizes virtual school characteristics and lists recommendations for planners.
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Copyright: 2001Format: PDF
Pages: 42
Publisher: WestEd
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