By Nathan Martin July 11, 2013 The push for digital learning is rooted in the belief that the needs of students should be put first. Politics, long-seated educational practices and misinformation can obscure this basic principle, but at the heart of current excitement is the belief that, when used properly, education technology empowers students and…
Save the Date: Implementing Online Learning – Special Webinar from Digital Learning Now!, iNACOL and Getting Smart
From legislatures to classrooms across the country, a revolution of new learning models is underway, empowered in large part by online learning. Online learning can expand options for teachers and students, grow enrollment for school districts, and power new approaches to instruction such as blended learning. It shares many critical success factors with traditional education,…
8 Jul 2013
Webinar: How to Implement Online Learning
July 8, 2013 Mark your calendars for Friday, July 12th for a webinar from iNACOL and Digital Learning Now!. Online learning can expand student (and staff) options, grow enrollment, and power blended learning. It shares many critical success factors with traditional education, but there are other differences that require a solid plan and well-developed strategy….
8 Jul 2013
DLN State Report 6.27
Top Highlights Michigan Bill: HB 4228/Public Act 60, HB 4328/Public Act 59 Status: 06/13/2013 – Governor signed Relevant Elements: 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 On June 13, Michigan Republican Gov. Rick Snyder signed off on the spending plan that passed the legislature last week signaling the end of the budget process for the fiscal year…
1 Jul 2013
DLN State Report 6.21
Top Highlights Texas Bill: SB 1365 Status: 6/14/2013 – Signed by Governor Relevant Elements: 4, 8 Texas SB 1365 was signed by Governor Rick Perry on June 14, and goes into effect immediately. It would require each district to select four examinations for each subject that are approved by the school district board of trustees….
21 Jun 2013
Statement From Digital Learning Now!, Clayton Christensen Institute, and iNACOL on Louisiana Moving Forward with Course Access
On Wednesday, June 19, 2013, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted to allocate $2 million to fund the statewide Louisiana Course Choice program for the 2013-14 school year. This is good news for public school students attending a school graded with a C, D or F on the state’s accountability system, or…
20 Jun 2013
Digital Learning Now! Congratulates Texas for Offering Expanded Options & Flexibility to 2.5 Million Students
WASHINGTON – On Friday, June 14, 2013, two bills became law in Texas which support next generation models of learning. Texas Senate Bill 1365 supports competency-based learning by allowing students to earn credit for courses by meeting rigorous benchmarks on selected exams. Additionally, House Bill 1926 guarantees every student in grades six through 12 the…
17 Jun 2013
DLN State Report 6.14
Top Highlights Connecticut Bill: HB 6358/Public Act No. 13-108 Status: 06/06/2013 – Signed by the Governor Relevant Elements: 4 Connecticut HB 6358/Public Act No. 13-108 was signed by Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy on June 6 and will take effect July 1, 2013. The law permits an additional, non-traditional method for high school students to earn…
14 Jun 2013