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"Education is not preparation for life; education is life" ­­ John Dewey

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Did You Know 2009

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Web 2.0

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What does it mean?

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Time & Space

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The world is open.

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Anyonecanlearn

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Monday October 13, 2008A new Florida law will give students the opportunity to earn an online high school diploma from any district in the state. The Miami Herald reports:

"Starting next school year, the first generation of Florida students can earn a diploma from their public schools entirely online, without ever setting foot in a classroom from kindergarten through 12th grade.

A new state law requires districts to create their own full­time virtual schools, collaborate with other districts or contract with providers approved by the state."

Florida Mandates Creation of Online Public Schools

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Michigan becomes the first state to require online coursework for its students,billing it as a way to bring students into the 21st century.

April 23, 2006

Michigan to require "online courses" for high school graduation

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CRMS 2009­2010Semester 2

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The Escalator ...

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A student who wantsto succeed in this course will:

Watch it, Do it, Teach it.

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The Road to Success