First full-time, statewide online public school in Massachusetts will
serve students in grades K-8 this year
HERNDON, Va., Aug 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN), America's largest provider of
proprietary curriculum and online school programs for students in
kindergarten through high school, announced today a new partnership with
Greenfield Public Schools to launch Massachusetts' first full-time,
statewide online public school.
The Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield (MAVA@Greenfield) will
serve up to 500 students in grades K-8 across the Commonwealth this
coming school year. MAVA@Greenfield plans to expand to offer high school
in subsequent years. The tuition-free public school is now accepting
applications and will be hosting numerous information sessions for
interested families and school districts. Enrollment information can be
found at www.K12.com/mava.
"K12 is excited to partner with Greenfield Public Schools to offer our
award-winning curriculum and online school program to families in
Massachusetts," said Ron Packard, founder and CEO of K12 Inc. "The
Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield will be a school true to the
goal of the state's Innovation Schools legislation, providing excellent
education programs designed to meet students' individual needs. Over
200,000 students have used the K12 program and we look forward to
successfully serving students and families in Massachusetts."
In January 2010, the Massachusetts Legislature passed and Governor Deval
Patrick signed into law an education reform bill aimed at transforming
Massachusetts public schools by promoting more innovation and choice.
The law included a provision enabling school districts to establish
Innovation Schools to help improve student achievement and performance.
Innovation schools give school districts more autonomy and flexibility
to provide alternative education programs, including virtual schools,
and increase public school options for students.
MAVA@Greenfield will provide students the complete K12(R) curriculum,
which includes engaging online lessons and hands-on education materials,
along with state-of-the-art technology that connects students to a
vibrant school community. The program is customized for each student,
giving every child the opportunity to receive an individualized
education regardless of geographic location, socio-economic background,
or educational need.
MAVA@Greenfield will use highly qualified, Massachusetts-licensed
teachers who will provide instruction, guidance and support, and
regularly communicate with students via email, phone, web-based
classrooms, and face-to-face meetings. Teachers will also organize a
variety of school field trips, activities, and events for students and
families.
In partnerships with school districts and charter schools, K12 operates
online public schools in 26 states and the District of Columbia.:
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota,
Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas,
Utah, Virginia, Washington state, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN), a technology-based education
company, is the nation's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and
online education programs for students in kindergarten through high
school. K12 provides its curriculum and academic services to public and
private online schools, traditional classrooms, hybrid school programs,
and directly to families. K12 also operates the K12International
AcademyTM, an accredited, diploma-granting online private
school serving students in 59 countries plus the U.S.
In April 2010, K12 joined with Middlebury College to form a new venture
called Middlebury Interactive Languages to create and distribute
innovative online language courses for pre-college students. In July,
K12 acquired KC Distance Learning, Inc., a nationally recognized leader
in online learning with brands that provide high quality education
products and online school solutions: Aventa LearningTM, The
KeystoneTM School and iQ Academies(R).
Founded in 2000, K12 has provided over 1.5 million courses - core
subjects, AP(R), world languages, credit recovery, and electives - to more
than 200,000 students worldwide. Over 95 percent of parents surveyed are
satisfied with the K12 program and agree that their children have
benefited academically with K12. Students graduating from K12 virtual
schools have been accepted to hundreds of higher education institutions
including many of the nation's top-ranked colleges and universities.
K12 is accredited through AdvancED, the world's largest education
community. Additional information on K12 can be found at: www.K12.com
© 2010 K12Inc. K12 and
iQ Academies are registered trademarks, and the K12 logo,
Aventa Learning, Keystone and K12 International
Academy are trademarks of K12 Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE: K12 Inc.
K12 Inc.
Jeff Kwitowski
VP, Public Affairs
703-483-7281
jkwitowski@K12.com