Fla. Budget Threatens Online Ed. Mandate
As Florida school districts scramble to meet a looming state mandate to offer full-time online instruction for K-8 students, and as high school enrollments in such courses continue to climb, lawmakers are mulling restrictions and budget cuts for the state’s nationally known virtual school.
Together, online-learning advocates say, the growing demands amid dwindling resources and conflicting messages on the scope of the state virtual school could hinder efforts to expand e-learning options for Florida students.
"The demand is continuing for growth of online programs," said Julie E. Young, the president and chief executive officer of the state-run Florida Virtual School. The Orlando-based school has seen annual enrollment increases of 30 percent or more in the high school program, and is gearing up to help...
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