Whether StraighterLine succeeds or not, this is the future of education. Education as a commodity.
Embrace it or die.
Homeschooling costs....one child 2nd grade - one child 5th grade = 2 children per year(Year round school) The 2009 year will be less.
Books, Pencils & Paper, Misc supplies, Extra curricular activities: $1403.00 a year (2008 costs for 2 children)
Costs associated as these children mature: Priceless!!!
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.
My grandson asked if he would be able to attend college from our home on-line, I told him more than likely it will be possible. At least I can keep an eye and an ear tuned to what this youngster is being taught.