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 Report Card measures state progress in advancing state policies against the 10 Elements of High-Quality Digital Learning. In 2014, states continued to implement and refine the 422 laws enacted…
2012 Rhode Island Highlights
- Rhode Island has high standards for quality content.
- Students in Rhode Island aren't held to seat time requirements for course advancement.
Current Strengths and Reform Opportunities
- Many of Rhode Island’s current policies--from funding to accountability and instruction--need updated to improve student access to high-quality online learning.
- Rhode Island’s funding system could be improved to create incentives for performance, options and innovation.
- Rhode Island could better collect, report, and employ data to gauge effectiveness and outcomes.