Online Education News Archive
25-Mar-2008
Is Online Learning For You? (Richfield Reaper)
More and more college students are taking classes online, according to a new survey by the College Board and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. About 3.2 million people took at least one college course online during the fall of 2005 term, compared to 2.3 million in the fall of 2004. PCC looks to raise $374M with ballot measure (KATU Portland)
The measure would focus on high-demand areas such as health, welding and online education. Dana Haynes, a PCC spokesman, said the college has long waiting lists for some classes such as education, nursing and welding. Capella CEO earns $1.27M in 2007 (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal)
Capella Education Co. said its CEO, Stephen Shank, earned $1.27 million in total compensation in 2007, up from the $1.19 million he earned in 2006. Top Universities Partner to Offer Online Teaching Credentials (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Ashford University and Rio Salado College have partnered to offer aspiring teachers a new opportunity in online education. Ashford now offers a bachelor's degree program designed to provide students with an accelerated way to earn their undergraduate degree and teaching certification. Students could take high school online (Albert Lea Tribune)
Education started at home with parents teaching children essential skills. It moved into one-room schoolhouses and then into massive buildings housing up to a few thousand students. Online education revenue hits $2.47 bln in 2007, young adults biggestuser group (Interfax)
Shanghai. March 18. INTERFAX-CHINA - Online education services in China generated total revenue of RMB 17.5 billion ($2.47 billion) in 2007, up 20.7 percent year-on-year, with 18 to 24 year-olds making up the largest user group, according to a recent report. New Lease Gives Capella Naming Rights on Minneapolis Building (Commercial Property News)
Capella Education Co., parent of major online education player Capella University, has expanded its lease at 225 South Sixth in Minneapolis from 203,000 square feet to what will eventually be approximately 400,000 square feet. Online Education an Accessible Option for Working Mothers (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Being a working mom is no easy task. Trying to find a balance between work and motherhood can often lead to feelings of guilt and stress.
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