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Education 2.0 is a product of the organization’s iLearn Project, which is designed to identify, defend and promote the expansion of public online learning options. The publication features innovative programs and companies around the world that demonstrate the powerful student learning outcomes that can be achieved when visionary leaders apply today’s technology to education. SHCOE was one of only two online education providers recognized in Education 2.0‘s “Non-Traditional Programs” category.

SHCOE’s affordable online program enable both adult and youth learners to earn a high school diploma while also completing coursework for a credentialed career certificate in areas such as Childcare, Transportation Services, Office Management, Homeland Security, Protection Services, and General Career Preparation.

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Is this the year that you decide to take your child out of her off-line school?

Is this the year that you attend a school that engages you? That offers you a different kind of education? That inspires you?

Make 2012 that year.

What you may not know about this school is that it recently received accreditation from AdvancED and NCA CASI. This means that their program would be acceptable to most colleges and universities in the U.S.

I encourage you to take a look at this online high school diploma program in Minnesota!

However, there are a few reasons for why you should consider that in-state option:

1. Some online schools are public schools. This can make them free for you, but only if you live in that state (or county or school district, etc.)
2. If you have a problem with the school, there is something to be said for being able to walk into the school to get that problem resolved.
3. If your plan is to attend college in that same state, it can be helpful with the admissions office to know about the school. This is more likely if it is in the same state.

All that being said, being in the same state is typically not a major factor in online school selection.