Investigating K-12 Online Education

COVA Operator K12 Inc. Settles Investor Suit

Grace Hood — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:32:19 +0000

A year-long court battle between K12 Inc., operator of Colorado Virtual Academy, and shareholders is coming to an end.

Some 'Cyber Schools' Falling Short Of Their Sales Pitch

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:42:00 +0000

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MELISSA BLOCK, HOST:

And now some news from the world of online education. So-called cyber schools appear to be falling short of their sales pitch. The largest are run by a for-profit company called K12, which has made a big business of virtual education. Now, poor standardized test scores have captured the attention of state lawmakers around the country.

Troubled K-12 Virtual School Receives 1-Year Charter Extension—With Conditions

Grace Hood — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:16:06 +0000

The state’s largest K-12 virtual school will stay open for one more year.

School District To Decide Fate Of K-12 Virtual School Charter

Grace Hood — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:51:21 +0000

The future of the state’s largest virtual K-12 school will be decided by Adams 12 Five Star Board of Education members Wednesday night.

Ahead Of Colorado Charter Renewal, Embattled K12 Inc. Facing Complaints Nationwide

Grace Hood — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Former teachers and workers claim the for-profit virtual school management company K12 Inc. used tactics to hide high student turnover rates at the company’s schools, which were detrimental to school performance and education quality, according to court documents.