by Daytona News-Journal
The Digital Learning Now Report Card, a Washington, D.C., nonprofit, recently gave Florida a “B” in its digital educational efforts. Only Utah did better. Only five other states got a “B.” Forty-four states got a “C” or lower. So Florida is ahead of the game. But in the digital world, complacency leads to falling behind, and fast. That is why it is good to see Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford declare that the Sunshine State will endeavor to lead the nation in online education, from pre-kindergarten to college. It’s a commendable goal. The marketplace, colleges, other states and even other nations are beginning to wake up and take in the great potential of virtual education. While no one expects online education to replace classroom instruction, it is likely that digital education will increasingly supplement campus-based instruction.
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