News & Press
The Keeping Pace report has become a respected source of data and current information on the state of K-12 online learning in the U.S. The following list of articles and web sites either reference a Keeping Pace report as a significant source for current data in K-12 online learning, or include interviews with Evergreen Education Group researchers.
- Virtual education trending toward flexibility, Justin Much, Statesman Journal, October 18, 2015
- More states moving towards virtual classes for K-12 students, Matthew Lynch, The Edvocate, September 25, 2015
- New Data Backs Blended Learning, Emily DeRuy, National Journal, September 23, 2015
- Virtual schools are booming. Who’s paying attention?, Darren Samuelsohn, Politico, September 23, 2015
- NC virtual school goal: Every child, every class, every day, Joel Medley, The News & Observer, August 20th, 2015
- Debunking myths about online K-12 education, Allison Galvin, Statesman Journal, July 29th, 2015
- Time for a Reboot, Zahva, Edbuild, August 5, 2015
- Fayetteville wants to offer online charter school, Brenda Bernet, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, July 26, 2015
- 100 Virginia students to pilot virtual high school program, Roger Riddell, EducationDIVE, June 16, 2015
- Virginia To Adopt Online Option for Public Schools, Lauren C. Williams, ThinkProgress, June 15, 2015
- Are Digital Schools the Wave of the Future?, Suren Ramasubbu, Huffington Post: Education, February 20, 2015
- Celebrating school choice in Oregon, Candy Farthing, Statesman Journal, January 29, 2015
- 10 K-12 Digital Trends to Watch in 2015, Tanya Roscorla, Center for Digital Education, December 16, 2014
- How Big is Digital Education in the United States? End of Year Review, Joshua Bleiberg and Darrell M. West, Brookings, December 15, 2014
- Do you Blend? Huntley High School Does, Amy Garrett Dikkers, Aimee L. Whiteside, Somer Lewis, ELearn Magazine, December 2014
- Conflicting Policy Trends Shape Personalized Learning’s Future, Carolyn Chuong, Bellwether Education, December 1, 2014
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7 Telling Statistics About the State of K-12 Online Learning, D. Frank Smith, EdTech, November 26, 2014
- Arizona among national leaders in online education, Mark Olalde, The Republic, November 12, 2014
- State Digital Programs Grow, But Disparities Persist, Sean Cavanagh, Education Week, November 4, 2014
- Annual report focuses on nationwide digital learning trends, opportunities, Laura Devaney, eSchool News, November 4, 2014
- Blended Learning Provides Pathway to Success for High School Students, Joseph Rapposelli, The Journal, October 22, 2014
- Portland Public Schools Planning Online Program, Patty Wight, MPBN News, September 2, 2014
- A Call for National Online Teacher Credential, Tom Chorneau, Cabinet Report, August 15, 2014
- Press Release: Teaching Across State Lines, Evergreen Education Group, July 30, 2014
- Local Families See Online Education Options Expand, Olivia Koester, ABC Newspapers, July 28, 2014
- Thousands of 11th Graders Haven’t Taken Required Online Class, Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel, May 25, 2014
- How Virtual Education Could Powerfully Transform North Carolina, Brian Setser, News Observer, May 12, 2014
- Blended Learning Revolution: Tech Meets Tradition in the Classroom, Amanda Paulson, Christian Science Monitor, April 20, 2014
- Medina High School Represented at Learn 21 Conference: Community Voices, Medina Bees, Cleveland.com, March 27, 2014
- Multinational Giant Set to Run First Virtual School in Maine, Tom Bell, Portland Press Herald, March 16, 2014
- Missouri Lags Behind in Digital Learning for K-12 Students, Jiaxi Lu, KOMU TV 8, February 23, 2014
- New England Moving Slowly on Idea of Online Schools, Paige Sutherland, Associated Press, February 17, 2014
- new england moving slowly on idea of online schools, paige sutherland, associated press, february 17, 2014
- on the iowa prairie, a new model for education, mike wiser, sioux city journal, february 16, 2014
- ” target=”_blank”>On the Iowa Prairie, a New Model for Education, Mike Wiser, Sioux City Journal, February 16, 2014
- Olympic Hopefuls Go for Gold with Virtual School, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 31, 2014
- Study: Missouri Must Step up Digital Education to Meet Top 10 by ’20 Goal, Mike Lear, MissouriNet, January 30, 2014
- A Teacher’s Experience: What I Learned Working in Online Schools, Cherie Ichinose, Education Week Teacher, January 28, 2014
- Private Schools Exploring Blended Models, Benjamin Herold, Education Week, January 27, 2014
- Educators, Researchers Look for Lessons in Blended Learning Algebra Program, Ian Quillen, Education Week, January 27, 2014
- Hybrid Learning’s Promise for Personalized Education, Laura Devaney, eSchool News, November 15, 2013
- Minnesota’s Enrollment Is Booming for Students Who Learn in Online Classes, Matt Dotray, sctimes.com, November 13, 2013
- Student Participation in Online Education Grows, But Fewer States Run Virtual Schools and Classes, Jill Barshay, The Hechinger Report, November 8, 2013
- Keeping Pace with K-12 Online and Blended Learning, Tom Vander Ark, Gilfus Education Group, November 7, 2013
- District Officials Eye Blended Learning, With Cautionary Lessons in Mind, Sean Cavanaugh, Education Week, November 6, 2013
- Demand for Virtual Ed. Seen Rising in Public and Private Schools, Sean Cavanaugh, Education Week, October 28, 2013
- Naperville D203 Considers Expansion of Online Classes, Melissa Jenco, Chicago Tribune, September 9, 2013
- How Can We Ensure K-12 Student Success in Online Algebra Courses?, Marianne Bakia, et al, SRI International, August 21, 2013
- Online Learning, Career Prep Gain Popularity for High School Students, Keene (NH) Sentinel, August 20, 2013
- South Carolina Expands Virtual Education Options, Sean Cavanaugh, Education Week, July 12, 2013
- Busting Online Learning Myths, Tom Vander Ark, EducationWeek, July 11, 2013
- The Rise of Blended Learning, Ian Quillen, Smithsonian, July 8, 2013
- Virtual Schooling: Where Are We Now? Where Are We Headed?, Andrew Miller, Edutopia, June 6, 2013
- Purcell’s New Method of Teaching Math, Denise Smith Amos, Cincinnati.com, May 28, 2013
- Virginia’s First Statewide Virtual School Likely to Close, Michael Alison Chandler, Washington Post, May 1, 2013
- Preparing for Online Learning, Alison DeNisco, District Administrator, April 12, 2013
- Secretary of Education Tells Committee Governor Corbett’s Digital Learning Proposal Expands Educational Opportunities for Students, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Sacramento Bee, March 20, 2013
- States Struggle to Keep Online Schools Accountable, Ben Wieder, Stateline, February 15, 2013
- Online Learning 101: Starting a Virtual School and Its Challenges, William Donovan, Pioneer Institute, February 7, 2013
- Smart Cities: Denver’s Advocates and Partnerships, Tom Vander Ark, Education Week, February 3, 2013
- Did You Know? 10 Fast Facts on School Choice, Education & the Workforce Committee, January 30, 2013
- College Enrollment in Online Courses Continues to Rise, Study Shows, Victoria O’Dea, Education Week, January 17, 2013
- @school, @home: Waterloo Students Go Online to Get an Education at Home, Andrew Wind, WCF Courier, January 13, 2013
- ‘Virtual’ Public Schools Draw Interest From Religious Families, Omar Sacirbey, Washington Post, January 8, 2013
- Montana’s Rising Online Enrollments Prompt Higher Budget Request, Sean Cavanaugh, Education Week, December 20, 2012
- New Year, New School? Online Learning Can Ease Transitions, Sullivan Journal (MO), December 6, 2012
- All-Online K-12 Needed in N.M., Mark Boitano and Patrick Lopez, Albuquerque Journal, November 21, 2012
- 2012 Report on Online and Blended Learning in the US Published, VISCED, November 4, 2o12
- Attention Shifts to Blended Learning at Virtual Ed. Conference, Ian Quillen, Education Week, October 30, 2012
- Report Gives Guidance for Launching Online Programs, Ian Quillen, Education Week, October 24, 2012
- States, Districts Require Online Ed for Graduation, Kelsey Sheehy, US News & World Report, October 24, 2012
- 8 States Going All In on Online Learning, OnlineColleges.org, October 21, 2012
- How Online Education is Changing School in Ohio, Patrick O’Donnell and Molly Bloom, StateImpact, October 1, 2012
- Design and Development of Field Experiences in K-12 Online Learning Environments, Kathryn Kennedy and Leanna Archambault, Journal of Instructional Design, August 2012
- Districts Require E-Courses for Graduation, Education Week, August 29, 2012
- Quality Control a Challenge for Virtual Ed., Education Week, August 27, 2012
- Education’s Digital Divide More About Bandwidth Than Computer Hardware, Denver Post, August 20, 2012
- By the numbers: Online schools and Oklahoma City district to open online school, NewsOK, July 9, 2012
- The Teacher You’ve Never Met: Inside an Online High School Class, Nick Pandolfo (The Hechinger Report), Time, June 13, 2012
- Blended Learning Wins Out in California E-Learning Census, Tanya Roscorta, Converge, June 13, 2012
- Kids Online: Best Practices for Teaching and Learning, Sheila Regan, Twin Cities Daily Planet, April 17, 2012
- Florida Virtual School Nation’s Top Online Course Provider, John O’Connor, StateImpact, March 23, 2012
- States Take Legislative Actions to Expand Virtual Ed., Katie Ash, Education Week, March 15, 2012
- Four Keys to Creating Successful eLearning Programs, Laura Devaney, eSchool News, March 13, 2012
- Spotlight Turns Toward Virtual Ed. Accountability, Kevin Bushweller, Education Week, March 12, 2012
- Single District Virtual Ed. Seen Growing Fastest, Katie Ash, Education Week, March 12, 2012
- School Districts Team Up on Virtual Ed. Initiatives, Katie Ash, Education Week, March 12, 2012
- Publicly Traded Ed Companies are Rare, Robin L. Flanigan, Education Week, February 21, 2012
- Is Online Learning Beneficial for Students? see response from Scott McLeod, Learning Matters, February 8, 2012
- Virtual Education Seen as Understudied, Michelle R. Davis, Education Week, February 8, 2012
- Virtual Education Sees Shift to Accountability, Ian Quillen, Education Week, February 7, 2012
- Online Education for K-12 Students is Growing, courtesy of CNN, January 28, 2012
- Two Families, Two Takes on Virtual Schooling, Heidi Mitchell, The Wall Street Journal, December 15, 2011
- Virtual Schools are in Session, William Donovan, Worcester Telegram, December 12, 2011
- Cuando el Profesor es una Aplicacion, El Periodico de Mexico, November 24, 2011
- Virtual Ed Advocates Respond to Wave of Criticism, Ian Quillen, Education Week, November 23, 2011
- Online Education Redefining Schools, NBC Nightly News, November 2011
- 2011: The Year That Online Learning Went Digital, Lisa Duty, Ohio Education Matters, November 15, 2011
- Can Virtual Schools Really Replace Classrooms?, KJ Dellantonia, November 14, 2011
- My Teacher Is an App, Stephanie Banchero and Stephanie Simon, Wall Street Journal, November 12, 2011
- U.S. Public Schools Turn to Digital Education, November 12, 2011
- Virtual Education Sees Shift to Accountability, Ian Quillen, November 11, 2011
- Annual report reveals online learning’s rapid rise, Eschool News, November 10, 2011
- Blended Learning on the Rise, Katie Ash, Education Week, November 9, 2011
- K12 Online and Blended Learning Headed in Different Directions, New Study Shows, November 9, 2011
- Online Courses for Elementary and Highschool Students?, Shauna Wright, November 8, 2011
- More States Look to Online Learning for Students, Laura Devaney, eSchool News, November 2, 2011
- Online Educators Gaining Both Classes and Critics, Morgan Smith, New York Times, October 15, 2011
- Virtual Education Boom Hits the States, David Harrison, Stateline March 4, 2011
- Interview with John Watson, Douglas Crets, March 2, 2011
- Digital Learning Programs Around the Country, Dana Chivvis, AOL, February 9, 2011
- The Socialization Question, Michael Horn, Huffington Post, October 19, 2010