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Time now for virtual schools

March 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

While it is early to gauge the full impact of virtual schools in Texas, early returns in other states with more established programs are promising. Texas legislators should consider a drastic expansion of digital learning to make it available to more of our high school students.
Fortunately, Gov. Rick Perry sees this need as well. His Texas Virtual High School initiative, launched in January 2010, would drastically expand virtual education availability in Texas.
Additionally, allowing Texas public school districts, junior colleges, and universities to offer courses without Texas Education Agency approval would increase availability and foster competition amongst provider entities, ensuring the best and most innovative virtual education system possible.

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Education Tops Governor Rick Perry’s List

February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Rick Perry remains the governor for his third term in a row. He won by a landslide of 57 percent, beating his leading contender, Bill White, who only received 42 percent of the votes. Perry has impressed voters with his low tax efforts and his ability to create jobs. He is also appreciated for his efforts toward a better future for students by making education easier and convenient.

He recently proposed a virtual school network by creating the Texas Virtual High School that will provide students who have dropped out of traditional high schools an opportunity to earn a high school diploma without returning to a bricks and mortar school.

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Gov. Perry Announces Launch of Texas Education on iTunes U

August 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Ensuring that Texas remains a leader in job creation depends on the development of our workforce. Gov. Perry has previously outlined several education initiatives for the 2011 legislative session, including:

  • A $160 million expansion of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program, increasing the number and scope of T-STEM Academies and funding STEM scholarships to help ensure students receive a competitive education in these subjects.
  • Expansion of the Virtual School Network (VSN) to create the Texas Virtual High School that will provide students who have dropped out of school an opportunity to earn a high school diploma through virtual courses, while improving access to high-quality courses for all students. The VSN was created during the 2007 Legislative Session to establish a statewide network of online courses available to students across the state. These virtual courses give students access to classes their schools may not offer, additional access to dual credit opportunities, and additional flexibility to help keep students in school. 

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