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December 2011

The Jefferson Journal: How Should We Fund 'Students Without Borders?' 		The Jefferson Journal: How Should We Fund 'Students Without Borders?' — By Chris Braunlich  Our system of geographically-based education is challenged by the onset of virtual education, in which a student may live anywhere in the state and receive an education from anywhere in the state.   Currently, education is largely funded by state and local taxes, with huge variations based on the relative "wealth" of a jurisdiction.  But in an instructional world that doesn't recognize geographic boundaries, how should we fund online education?  Here's one idea. Read It Here!

November 2011

The Jefferson Journal: Fair Exchange: Waivers from NCLB for Stronger Teacher Evaluations 		The Jefferson Journal: Fair Exchange: Waivers from NCLB for Stronger Teacher Evaluations — By Chris Braunlich  Local school boards are understandably drooling over the possibility of getting out from under the poorly-devised accountability rules of No Child Left Behind (NCLB).  But it won't be a free ride ... (11/9/2011)  Read It Here!

November 2011

Students Without Borders: Funding Online Education in Virginia 		Students Without Borders: Funding Online Education in Virginia — In 2010, Virginia became the 28th state to create a formal policy for the establishment of full-time multi-district virtual schools -- online education through which students anywhere in the state are able to work full-time with their teachers and curriculum over the Internet, rather than in a traditional classroom.  But equitable funding -- which is widely variable from school division to school division -- has remained a challenge.  This paper looks at virtual school funding around the country, considers the challenge of funding online education through a system designed for bricks and mortar schools within geographic boundaries, and offers a solution for Virginia policymakers.  Read It Here!
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