CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 11, 2017--
Today, K12 Inc. released a whitepaper
on the effectiveness of blended learning in urban communities. Featuring
data and analysis from the Chicago
Virtual Charter School (CVCS), Chicago’s first ever online charter
school, the paper provides compelling evidence that students in urban
communities can achieve academic success with effective online and
blended learning programs.
The CVCS blended learning model allows for the best opportunities of
both in-person, traditional schooling and the highly-personalized
experience of online learning. At CVCS, students receive instruction
from their teachers during live, interactive online classes, as well as
through recorded sessions. In addition to working online, students
attend the CVCS Learning Center at least once per week, where they
engage in collaborative learning onsite, supported by experienced
teachers.
Among the highlights of the whitepaper:
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CVCS has demonstrated effectiveness at closing the proficiency gap
year over year.
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When comparing ACT Composite Scores, CVCS has consistently
outperformed the Chicago Public School (CPS) District and CPS Charters
from 2009-2010 school year to current.
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In 2014, CVCS was in the 89th relative percentile of Chicago Public
Schools in ACT Reading. CVCS is in the 93rd relative percentile rank
to all Chicago Public School Contract and Charter Schools.
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68 percent of 2015 high school graduates at CVCS enrolled in college,
while only 57.9 percent of the CPS 2015 graduating seniors enrolled in
college in this same year.
“CVCS is a fantastic option for those living in the urban sprawl that is
the city of Chicago. The blended learning model that permits such
flexibility, yet keeps the certified teacher close by, lends itself to a
very unique and successful school for so many families,” said Margaret
Jorgensen, Ph.D. University of Chicago, Chief Academic Officer of K12
Inc.
Chicago Virtual Charter School is a full-time, online public school
available to Chicago students in grades K through 12. As part of Chicago
Public Schools, CVCS is tuition-free, giving parents and families the
choice to access the engaging curriculum and tools provided by K12 Inc.
CVCS provides core courses in English/language arts, math, science,
history and art to students in grades K-8. In addition to core courses
and electives, high school students can access Advanced Placement®
courses, as well as up to four levels of world languages.
The full whitepaper, can be seen at this link: An
Urban District: Blended School Success Story. And, for more
information about CVCS, visit: http://cvcs.k12.com/.
About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN) is driving innovation and advancing the quality of
education by delivering state-of-the-art, digital learning platforms and
technology to students and school districts across the globe. K12’s
curriculum serves over 2,000 schools and school districts and has
delivered more than four million courses over the past decade. K12 is a
company consisting of thousands of online school educators providing
instruction, academic services, and learning solutions to public schools
and districts, traditional classrooms, blended school programs, and
directly to families. The K12 program is offered through K12 partner
public schools in 33 states and the District of Columbia, and through
private schools serving students in all 50 states and more than 100
countries. More information can be found at K12.com.
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Source: K12 Inc.
K12 Inc.
Press Contact:
Donna Savarese, 703-436-3273
dsavarese@k12.com