Despite the allure of flexibility and education from home, COVA is finding a relatively high number of students are dropping out. Last year the school reported a 12 percent graduation rate.
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Despite the allure of flexibility and education from home, COVA is finding a relatively high number of students are dropping out. Last year the school reported a 12 percent graduation rate.
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INTRO:School districts are laying off teachers, closing schools—trimming every ounce of fat to save money. But while districts pinch pennies, earnings for the state’s largest online school operator—Virginia-based corporation K12 Inc.—have grown by double digits thanks to taxpayer money. KUNC’s Grace Hood reports on how public money is funding private profits in Colorado’s online schools.
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