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Online education is a growing trend across the country. According to according to
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 the U.S. Department of Education, 12 states have established online high school programs and five others are in the process of creating them. In addition, 25 states allow for the creation of "cyber (1) From "cybernetics," it is a prefix attached to everyday words to add a computer, electronic or online connotation. The term is similar to "virtual," but the latter is used more frequently. See virtual.  charter schools" and 32 states have e-learning (Electronic-LEARNING) An umbrella term for providing computer instruction (courseware) online over the public Internet, private distance learning networks or inhouse via an intranet. See CBT.  initiatives underway. Federal officials have been holding hearings on the subject.
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Title Annotation:Update: education news from schools, businesses, research and government agencies
Publication:District Administration
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jan 1, 2005
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