Online Learning Update Ray Schroeder, editor, COLRS - Online@Illinois Springfield

Online Learning Update - a blog published daily since 2001 by Ray Schroeder, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Springfield

Monday, January 15, 2007
University of Phoenix parent ventures into online high school education - The Business Journal of Phoenix
Apollo Group Inc. Wednesday announced the acquisition of Insight Schools, marking the Phoenix company's move into online high school education. The purchase price was not disclosed. Insight Schools, based in Portland, Ore., launched its first school in September with more than 600 full-time students. Insight School of Washington is a statewide, online public alternative high school and as a public school is tuition-free to students living in the state.

 



Comments:
Hi Ray,

Thanks for the post on UoP's venture into the high school arena. It is an extremely interesting arena that, I believe, is just beginning to be tapped.

My question would be with regard to the students. Which student specifically would be participating? Would this be directed at students who otherwise would not finish b/c they don't fit in with a regular structured environment? Or would this be for advanced students who can use the online program to maybe finish high school earlier?

I am sure the government will want to get involved as well.

Honestly, I hope it works. Online degree programs are becoming increasingly popular at the college level - why not high school?

Thanks,
David
 
Post a Comment


Fair Use