Online or virtual learning is growing rapidly across the United States, but those interested in starting an online school should first define their mission and target audience, because the size and nature of the student body will dictate subsequent decisions, according to a new study published by Pioneer Institute.[...]

New Pioneer study finds that greater autonomy is a key to low vocational-technical high school dropout rates [...]

NEW STUDY EXPLORES POLICY CHALLENGES POSED BY VIRTUAL SCHOOLS Existing regulatory protocol is insufficient for full-time online education BOSTON, MA – Massachusetts is well behind the curve when it comes to full-time online learning, but pending state legislation could change that, according to a new study published by Pioneer Institute, Regulating Virtual Schools: A New Policy Challenge. “Applying the usual practices on attendance, enrollment and funding to full-time online schools is like tryi[...]

New report offers best practices from successful Massachusetts charter schools to help other charter leaders navigate the facilities development process[...]