State's online learning praised
South Carolina earns favorable marks from Digital Education Center
South Carolina ranked 17th in a nationwide survey of online learning policies and practices, according to a study by the Center for Digital Education.
States were ranked to reflect the vision, policies, programs and strategies used for online learning to meet the academic needs of students.
The survey found that 15 states, including South Carolina, offer state-led online learning programs.
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State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex pushed for the expansion of the state's virtual school program for online learning in 2007.
South Carolina has enrolled nearly 7,400 students for online learning and enrollment has grown 350 percent since the program began.
The state earned favorable marks in the survey for allowing students to have access to online learning opportunities, for making online learning part of school reform strategy and for offering teacher training online.

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