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College Students Are Spending Less On Course Materials—And More On Tech

Edsurge

Even though they are taking more courses, college students are spending less on course materials. Less money is coming directly from students' pockets to pay for course materials. Technology Spending Course materials are just one part of student expenses, though. What’s driving the decline?

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VHS Learning Students Achieve Course Pass Rate of 91%

eSchool News

During the 2021-2022 academic year, students taking VHS Learning online courses had an average course pass rate of 91%. Students who took VHS Learning summer school courses for credit recovery achieved success as well. In 2021-2022, VHS Learning had 18,899 course enrollments by students from more than 600 partner schools.

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CAE and Pearson Partner to Bring Critical Thinking Assessment to Secondary Education Students

eSchool News

Using supplied reference materials, students must organize information, define the problem, address issues, consider and evaluate solutions, and recommend and defend a course of action. Student scores reflect a range of plausible and effective response strategies — a process that, by design, mimics real-world, decision environments.

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Inquiry Hub Secondary School – Confluence and Influence

Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

Confluence and Influence – Inquiry Hub Secondary School. Background: The 2018-2019 school year is Inquiry Hub Secondary’s 7th year since it was founded. Here are the original courses and the updates to meet the new BC curriculum requirements: Original Courses. 2018 Updated Courses.

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Catholic Schools Continue Long-Time Partnerships with VHS Learning to Give Students Hundreds of Course Options

eSchool News

We value each of our partner schools and are thrilled to help them expand their curriculum and give their students extensive course options that rival those found at public schools, all without sacrificing quality. Courses are approved for initial eligibility by NCAA.

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VHS Learning Continues to Serve Massachusetts Students Underrepresented in Advanced STEM Courses Through Statewide Initiative

eSchool News

18, 2022 – Many students don’t have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® (AP®) classes due to limited availability of AP® course offerings or certified instructors to teach the classes. The statewide initiative will provide select high schools with access to up to eight AP® STEM courses free of charge. Boston – Feb.

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VHS Learning’s New Flexible Courses Expand Student Options for Online Course Enrollment

eSchool News

Boston – May 12, 2022 – Scheduling flexibility is frequently cited by students and teachers as a major benefit of working with VHS Learning’s asynchronous online courses. Starting in August, students will be able to take advantage of an even more flexibly paced course format. Each Flexible course is self-paced, and teacher led.

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