Summary Nevada SB 58/Chapter 321 (Nevada State Legislature or Open States) revises provisions governing the manner in which distance education is provided. This legislation allows eligible students to directly enroll in any distance learning programs without being required to obtain permission from their home district. It also allows for unlicensed employees to supervise distance education…
The Tools of True Reform
Governor Jeb Bush, the Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Foundation for Excellence in Education, has an important editorial up at National Review arguing that we need serious reform and higher standards if we are to raise student achievement in America. While this article primarily pushes back against myths being perpetuated by opponents of higher…
20 Aug 2013
In Plain English: MI HB 4228
Summary HB 4228 (Open States or Michigan Legislature) appropriates funds for a wide range of education reforms and expansions in digital learning, including course access, expanding ease of access for 957,825 students wishing to enroll in online learning (allowing students to enroll in up to two online courses). It also increases for the Michigan Virtual…
20 Aug 2013
State of Digital Learning
By Nathan Martin August 9, 2013 At the foundation of Digital Learning Now! is the belief that policy impacts growth. While digital learning and the use of technology in the classroom will continue to grow and become more prevalent and common, state policy will either help or hinder that growth. Digital learning will either be…
9 Aug 2013
Digital Learning Now! Releases White Paper on Myths, Reality & Promise of Online Learning
WASHINGTON – Digital Learning Now! (DLN), a national campaign under the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), today released the eighth white paper in the DLN Smart Series. “Online Learning: Myths, Reality & Promise” explores the current trends, myths and realities of online learning. From state legislatures to classrooms across the country, a revolution of…
11 Jul 2013
Economist: Technology in America’s Schools
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…
11 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