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A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning (2nd Edition)
Due to the fast pace of change in the K-12 online learning field, many of the issues and concepts found in the first edition of this series required updates. This second edition of the National Primer series focuses on the basics of K-12 online...
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Wichita Public Schools’ Learning Centers
This report identifies Wichita Public Schools as a case study for analyzing disruptive innovation – or the use of computer-based learning. Launched in 1999, these Learning Centers were designed for dropout-recovery and credit-recovery purposes. By...
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Promising Practices in Online Learning: A Parent's Guide to Choosing the Right Online Program
This guide assists parents in understanding what online learning is and in selecting the right online school, program, or course for their children. As part of the Promising Practices series, the authors explain online learning promising practices...
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Community Schools Case Study Project
Introduction We know that there are many models of innovative learning aimed at systems transformation. This case study series aims to explore the work of community schools, who take a whole-community approach to education that aligns with the...
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It’s Not a Matter of Time: Highlights from the 2011 Competency-Based Summit
From Anchorage, Alaska, to Orlando, Florida, and from Gray, Maine, to Yuma, Arizona, one hundred competency-based innovators gathered at the Competency-based Learning Summit in March 2011. Because pockets of innovation were operating in isolation,...
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Online and Blended Learning: A Survey of Policy and Practice from K-12 Schools Around the World
In 2006, iNACOL conducted its first international survey, titled An International Perspective of K-12 Online Learning: A Summary of the 2006 NACOL International E-Learning Survey. Since the growth of online and blended learning has grown at an...
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ExcEL Leadership Academy Micro-credential Pathway Adoption in Rhode Island
Despite calls to modernize education preparation, the way we train, support, and grow educators has remained largely unchanged for decades. But some educator training and professional development organizations are taking a different approach by...
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The iNACOL Federal Policy Frameworks 2015
The iNACOL Federal Policy Frameworks 2015 provides specific policy recommendations to close persistent learning gaps, improve equity and dramatically increase student achievement. This policy brief provides concrete, actionable recommendations on...
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Clearing the Path for Assessment Innovation: The Role of Federal Policy
Realizing the full potential of student-centered learning requires transformation of traditional approaches to assessment and accountability. It is time for policymakers to take a fresh look at these initiatives and take steps – both near- and...
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OER and Collaborative Content Development
This report provides educational leaders with a guide describing the benefits of OER, a framework for planning, and strategies for successful collaborative content development. Open Educational Resources (OERs) are tools and techniques used to...
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OER State Policy in K-12 Education: Benefits, Strategies, and Recommendations for Open Access, Open Sharing
This report helps policymakers promote collaboration and deeper learning with Open Educational Resources (OER). The authors demonstrate how policymakers are helping teachers to build resources, share educational materials, and personalize...
