Virginia Governor and First Lady join an interactive, web-based "virtual" class with students from online public school operated by Herndon-based K12 Inc.RICHMOND, Va., Feb 18, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, K12 Inc. and the Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA) welcomed
Governor Bob McDonnell and First Lady Maureen McDonnell as they logged
on to a live, interactive web-based class with students enrolled in the
statewide online public school.
The "virtual" class was held in conjunction with a field trip to the
Executive Mansion in Richmond hosted by VAVA for a group of local
students and parents. The web-based class included VAVA students who
were logged in from all across the state to participate in a lesson led
by a teacher on Virginia's state government.
VAVA is a K-8 online public school program offered through Carroll
County Public Schools in Virginia. It uses the award-winning curriculum
and school services provided by Herndon-based K12 Inc., the nation's
leader in online school programs for students in kindergarten through
high school.
"We were honored to have Governor McDonnell and the First Lady meet with
a group of our students at the Executive Mansion and delighted that they
joined us in a 'virtual' class with our other students from across the
state," said Suzanne Sloane, VAVA Head of School. "Our students, parents
and teachers were excited that the Governor and First Lady took time to
personally experience the unique and innovative way that we deliver
instruction to students all over Virginia through our virtual public
school. It was a tremendous thrill for all of us."
The Virginia Virtual Academy, along with a similar online public school
program operated by K12 in the District of Columbia, also
stands out as one of the few public schools that remained open during
the devastating snow storms that forced many schools in Virginia and
DC-metro areas to close for multiple days. Despite the weather, students
logged on to their daily lessons and joined teacher-led classes using
interactive web-based technology. Both online public schools were able
to fully operate and stay on schedule without any significant
interruptions.
K12 provides its curriculum and school services to online
public schools in 25 states plus the District of Columbia. Since the
company was founded in 1999, it has delivered over 1.5 million courses
to more than 150,000 students in the U.S. and across the world.
About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN), a technology-based education company
based in Herndon, VA, is the nation's largest provider of proprietary
curriculum and online education programs to students in kindergarten
through high school.
K12 provides high quality, customized education solutions to
school districts, charter schools, and directly to families ranging from
individual courses to classroom and hybrid programs to full-time virtual
school programs. K12 Inc.also operates the K12 International
AcademyTM, an accredited, diploma-granting online private
school serving students in over 40 countries.
The K12 virtual school program combines a high quality
curriculum - using engaging online lessons and hands-on education
materials - with professional teachers, advisors, and state-of-the-art
technology that connect students to their school program. This gives
families the flexibility to school at home, on the road, or wherever an
Internet connection can be found.
K12's mission is to provide any child the curriculum and
tools to maximize success in life, regardless of geographic, financial,
or demographic circumstances. More information can be found at www.K12.com.
© 2010 K12Inc. K12 is a registered trademark, and
the K12 logo, K12 International Academy and
Virginia Virtual Academy are trademarks or service marks of K12 Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE: K12 Inc.
K12 Inc.
Jeff Kwitowski
Vice President, Public Relations
703-483-7281
jkwitowski@k12.com