© iboy_daniel I've already posted about several types of online high schools including private programs, state-sponsored public schools, and university-affiliated schools. The fourth type to consider is online charter schools. You'll find a wide variety of online charter school programs, which vary between states and school districts. There are programs for gifted students, troubled students, [...]

© meyshanworld Many high school students now have the chance to earn an accredited online high school diploma from a reputable university. Several traditional colleges are now in the business of teaching high schoolers – at a price. A lot of these programs are rather expensive. However, they do offer benefits such as access to [...]

© Gretyl Last week I wrote a post about private online high schools. There are a lot of virtual private school alternatives, but they can really take a toll on your wallet. Instead, you may want to consider public online high schools. They are free to resident minors and usually have regional accreditation. My latest [...]

© sskennel In recent years, the online private high school industry has been booming. Schools like CompuHigh and Penn Foster enroll hundreds of students while new programs pop up every few months. My latest About.com article, Private Online High Schools, explores how these virtual schools work. Here's a blurb: “Private online high schools have limited [...]

South Dakota is now offering students the chance to take AP courses online – and be paid a $100 incentive for passing AP exams. Their new program is aimed at getting students, particularly those living in rural areas, interested in math and science. The Argus Leader reports: “…Students in rural areas will be able to [...]

A surprising number of brick-and-mortar universities are creating online high school programs. One of the most impressive is Stanford University's Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY). EPGY Online High School is designed for exceptionally gifted students. The program can be completed in just three years and requires students to take three writing-intensive core classes as [...]

Many states now allow public online high school programs. Some of these online schools are created by district or state organizations. Others are run by local charter schools. A recent NPR article reports: “Online education for high school students is gaining popularity, but it may not realize one of the original promises of distance education: [...]