Ed Tech Leaders Launch Innovative K through 12 Master’s of Education
in Online Teaching Degree
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2017--
As demand for online educational models skyrockets, Southern New
Hampshire University (SNHU), one of the fastest growing universities in
the country, and K12 Inc., a leader in online and blended learning in
elementary and secondary education, have forged a partnership to advance
excellence in K through 12 online teaching. The program is one of the
first-of-its-kind in the nation.
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“Highly-effective teachers are a critical component of student success,”
said K12 CEO Stuart Udell. “Our partnership with SNHU to develop a
Master’s of Education in Online Teaching reinforces K12’s mission to put
students first.”
K12 Inc., a leader in personalized digital education over the past two
decades, is making a significant investment toward the development of an
innovative new center of excellence in online instruction, which
reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting educators through
ongoing teacher training and professional development. The customized,
competency-based graduate degree program will initially be available to
K12 educators and the company’s partner school employees. Over time,
SNHU will offer the program directly to teachers around the country.
"SNHU works with companies and community organizations in a variety of
fields to provide pathways to education for employees,” said Paul
LeBlanc, president, SNHU. “We look forward to working with K12 to better
study the best practices of their teachers to meet the needs of today’s
students and educators in the online learning environment."
The program will consist of both training modules and a series of three
to six graduate-level micro-credential programs which can stack into a
full master’s degree in education focused on excellence in online
instruction at the elementary and secondary levels. Teachers will
progress through the program at their own pace as they complete
competencies and projects set in real-world contexts.
The partnership will begin with an in-depth research component to
identify best practices in online education and inform program
development.
“This alliance will be rooted in research,” adds Udell. “The program
brings to bear the best-in-class resources of both organizations to
create performance benchmarks, deliver teacher training, and map out
career pathways for current and future generations of online educators.”
About Southern New Hampshire University
Southern
New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private,
nonprofit institution with an 85-year history of educating
traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than
85,000 students worldwide, SNHU offers over 200 accredited
undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and
on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as the "Most
Innovative" regional university by U.S. News & World Report and one of
the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to
expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the
needs of each student. Learn more at https://www.snhu.edu/.
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 millions of courses over the past decade. K12 is a company of
educators providing online and blended education solutions to charter
schools, public school districts, private schools, and directly to
families. The K12 program is offered through more than 70 partner public
schools, and through school districts and public and 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. and Southern New Hampshire University
K12 Inc.
Donna Savarese, 703-436-3273
Director of
Communications
dsavarese@k12.com
or
SNHU
Lauren
Keane, 603-645-9789
Director of Communications
l.keane@snhu.edu