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The ''Boulder Universal'' ('''BU''') is an online public school within the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), serving grades 6-12. It is located in the [[US]] state of [[Colorado]]. It offers a hybrid enrollment options that allow for classes to be taken at traditional local schools in conjunction with online classes. | The ''Boulder Universal'' ('''BU''') is an online public school within the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), serving grades 6-12. It is located in the [[US]] state of [[Colorado]]. It offers a 'hybrid' enrollment options that allow for classes to be taken at traditional local schools in conjunction with online classes. | ||
BU classes are available to any BVSD student grades 6-12. In-district students have numerous options, including part or full-time enrollment for free. | BU classes are available to any BVSD student grades 6-12. In-district students have numerous options, including part or full-time enrollment for free. | ||
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Revision as of 03:21, 1 November 2011
The Boulder Universal (BU) is an online public school within the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), serving grades 6-12. It is located in the US state of Colorado. It offers a 'hybrid' enrollment options that allow for classes to be taken at traditional local schools in conjunction with online classes.
BU classes are available to any BVSD student grades 6-12. In-district students have numerous options, including part or full-time enrollment for free.
In 2010-2011 it had 69 full-time and 10 part-time students.
Aventa course content is available through the Blackboard learning system.
The Boulder Universal web site is at http://www.bvsd.org/boulderuniversal/Pages/default.aspx
References
- "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
- Boulder Universal web site, http://www.bvsd.org/boulderuniversal/Pages/default.aspx
- "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/
- "Summary Report of the Operations And Activities of Online Programs in Colorado", 1 June 2011, http://www.cde.state.co.us/onlinelearning/download/1011/2011_AnnualReport_OnlinePrograms.pdf