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Sal Khan’s New Online School Wants to Make ‘Mastery Learning’ Global

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The students had enrolled in the latest effort by Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, the online tool he started by making videos on YouTube that is now used by hundreds of districts in the U.S. Khan’s new project is a fully online school with a mix of self-paced online learning and group activities.

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Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success

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In addition to traditional high schools, online schools in Arizona have emerged as an alternative education option, providing flexibility and personalized learning experiences for students. They provide a choice for parents and students dissatisfied with their assigned public schools.

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9 Best Online Homeschool Programs

The Maker Mom

Sometimes public or private school curriculums don’t give kids the individual attention necessary to thrive and excel. With online homeschooling, children can learn independently at their own pace. Course materials are accessed online, and students can attend homeschooling from anywhere in the world.

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Kids Online Learning Statistics 2023

The Maker Mom

The most sought-after professional degrees can now be effectively gained through online education. Technology Makes Better Educators The proliferation of online teaching technologies helps educators every bit as much as it helps students. The concern is valid and has been raised by the U.S.

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Why So Many Are Behind with Remote Learning

The Innovative Educator

Toltemara / Shutterstock Despite the fact that any state or district can run their own virtual learning program, until now, many never offered this as a public school option to families. Florida opened their virtual school in 1997. K12 online school began offering their full-time virtual school to states in 1999.