Virtual Schools Are Spending Millions of Taxpayer Dollars On Advertising
A new report from USA Today found that virtual school operators are dealing with low enrollment numbers by spending public funds on advertising.
K12 Inc. Contract Unanimously Renewed By Broward School Board
Ashley Lopez: The Broward School Board unanimously approved another one-year contract with K12, an embattled for-profit operator of online schools, on Tuesday.
New Report Shows ALEC’s Effects On Florida Education Policy
Ashley Lopez: A new report from a statewide progressive group details the influence that the corporate-backed American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, has had on Florida’s education policy.
Internal Recording Reveals K12 Inc. Struggled to Comply With Florida Law
The for-profit online educator knew of teacher certification problems in Florida for years.
State Review Finds K12 Certification Problems
John O'Connor and Trevor Aaronson: A state inquiry found that online educator K12 Inc. employed three teachers in Florida who lacked proper certification to teach some subjects.
Rep. Corrine Brown Calls for Federal Investigation of K12
Trevor Aaroson and John O'Connor: Citing a story by FCIR and StateImpact Florida, Brown sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan asking for the federal inquiry.