Media Release: iLearn Project to Host Online Learning Symposium for Legislators
OLYMPIA, Wash.— The Freedom Foundation’s iLearn Project is partnering with the national initiative Digital Learning Now! to introduce Washington state policymakers to the basics of online learning, Washington’s current policies, and the next steps toward unlocking the full potential for online learning in Washington.
The two organizations will host a joint symposium on Jan. 11th.
“Digital learning is the future of education,” said Diana Moore, senior education analyst for the Freedom Foundation and director of the iLearn Project. “We want to give policymakers the vision and tools to leverage digital learning for increased quality, access, and achievement for every student in Washington.”
Speakers include Tom Vander Ark, author and founder of Getting Smart; Karl Nelson, director of the Digital Learning Department at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction; and the keynote address will be given by former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise, who currently serves as president of the Alliance for Excellent Education and co-chairman of Digital Learning Now!
Sponsoring the Symposium are Voyager Learning, Admiral Thomas Hayward, Florida Virtual School, Getting Smart, the Washington Families for Online Learning Coalition, and the Washington Coalition for Online Learning.
ABOUT THE ILEARN PROJECT
The iLearn Project is a project of the Freedom Foundation, an Olympia-based public policy and grassroots organization. The iLearn Project exists to identify, defend, and promote the expansion of public online learning options in Washington state through policy research, publications, multi-media productions, and community outreach.
ABOUT DIGITAL LEARNING NOW!
Co-chaired by former Govs. Jeb Bush (R-Fla.) and Bob Wise (D-WV), Digital Learning Now! is a national campaign to advance policies that will create a high quality digital learning environment to better prepare students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in college and careers.
This event is closed to the press. Members of the media may contact Diana Moore from the iLearn Project at Diana@iLearnProject.com.
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Nothing in this document should be construed as an attempt to aid or hinder the passage of any legislation or ballot measure.
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