Read K12’s Confidential Student-Teacher Ratio Document
The document shows K12 uses a student-teacher ratio as high as 275-to-1.
In K12 Courses, 275 Students to a Single Teacher
Trevor Aaronson and John O'Connor: Student-teacher ratios at K12, the nation’s largest online educator, are nearly twice as high as Florida’s state-run virtual school, according to internal company documents obtained by FCIR and StateImpact Florida.
Few School Districts Checking For K12 Problems
John O'Connor and Trevor Aaronson: Many Florida school districts have no way to know whether K12 students are actually being taught by properly certified teachers.
Brevard Public Schools Verifying K12 Teachers
Trevor Aaronson: Brevard Public Schools has launched a review of K12 teacher records following allegations that the for-profit online educator uses improperly certified teachers.
Movie Company Bankruptcy Raises Questions About Florida’s Expensive Economic Incentives
Ashley Lopez: Digital Domain, a movie company based in Port St. Lucie, filed for bankruptcy this week. That means Florida taxpayers could be out $20 million.
What K12 Told Investors About Florida’s Investigation
John O'Connor: K12 said the company always uses Florida-certified teachers, but the company’s internal review found “minor mistakes” in matching grade and course certifications to students.