Florida has a robust history of offering students the opportunity to accelerate learning through Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Advanced International Certificate of Education, dual enrollment, industry certification and digital learning. This policy gives students and their parents another option to accelerate their learning and graduate early.
RELEASE: Arizona Pioneers Students Learning at Their Own Pace
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Digital Learning Now (DLN), an initiative of the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), today released the 2014 Digital Learning Report Card. The Digital Learning Report Card measures state policies on digital learning based on their alignment to the 10 Elements of High-Quality Digital Learning. New in 2014, the report card examines…
28 Apr 2015
RELEASE: West Virginia Improves Innovation in Schools
Implementation of the Innovation Zones Act includes providing schools with support and flexibility to waive policies and codes that restrict student learning. Since January 2015, over 80 grants have been awarded to schools. Innovation Zones are already demonstrating results.
28 Apr 2015
RELEASE: Vermont Providing Personalized Learning Options for Students
Vermont’s new policy allows high school students to pursue applied or work-based learning opportunities, including internships, as part of their graduation plan. It also requires a Personalized Learning Plan for all students in grades 7-12. This plan ensures students, families and schools are all engaged in the learning process.
28 Apr 2015
RELEASE: Utah Once Again National Leader in Digital Learning
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Digital Learning Now (DLN), an initiative of the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), today released the 2014 Digital Learning Report Card. The Digital Learning Report Card measures state policies on digital learning based on their alignment to the 10 Elements of High-Quality Digital Learning. New in 2014, the report card examines…
28 Apr 2015
RELEASE: Texas Improves Access to High-Quality Digital Learning
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Digital Learning Now (DLN), an initiative of the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), today released the 2014 Digital Learning Report Card. The Digital Learning Report Card measures state policies on digital learning based on their alignment to the 10 Elements of High-Quality Digital Learning. New in 2014, the report card examines…
28 Apr 2015
Our actions today will decide history
By: Patricia Levesque, CEO, Foundation for Excellence in Education Today, the Foundation for Excellence in Education released the 2014 Digital Learning Report Card, an annual report that grades each state’s 2014 digital education policies. If you’re left wondering how these policies affect you, just consider what is happening in your hometown right now. In the…
28 Apr 2015
DLN Report Card Preview: Student Achievement Backpacks in Utah
Utah’s Data Backpacks will give parents and educators a comprehensive view of each student’s progress and achievement so they can work with the student to create a personalized learning plan. Through these portable records, teachers and parents will be able to track student progress – not just in one class, but in every course on a student’s personalized plan. For example, a student taking an online course will be able to share her progress with teachers in her brick-and-mortar school.
23 Apr 2015