Virtual Education

State’s Cyber Schools See Enrollment Spike, But Without All Accompanying Funds

LANSING - With COVID-19 concerns hovering over the new school year, parents are ditching their kids' districts and flocking to Michigan's virtual schools. Lighthouse Connections Academy went from 690 students last year to 2,000 students "and still coming in," said superintendent Sherrie Buchzeiger, and it could go up to 3,500 students based on who has

By |2020-09-01T18:18:55-04:00September 1st, 2020|News|

School Is Starting Bridging Broadband Gap Massive Problem

SAN FRANCISCO - When the coronavirus pandemic forced California schools to close in March, the West Contra Costa Unified School District knew it had a problem. Most of its 29,000 students had school-provided Google Chromebooks, but an estimated quarter of them didn't have access to reliable internet connectivity at home -- something that was vital for attending classes

By |2020-08-26T18:12:05-04:00August 26th, 2020|IoT|

Education In The Age Of Pandemic

DETROIT - Tamara Shoemaker, who head up the Michigan Cyberpatriot program, talks about how her students are taking classes, and participating in workshops, online. [yotuwp type="videos" id="127b373lYkU" ] Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission. Our Mission:   To increase the

By |2020-06-14T15:28:43-04:00June 14th, 2020|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|