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Distance Learning Distance Learning Online College Online High School Free Classes From Jamie Littlefield, your Guide to Distance Learning Welcome to this week's edition of the distance learning newsletter. Happy studying! Have a Killer Online Ed Idea? Get a Gates Grant. This month, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced $20 million in grants to organizations with big ideas on incorporating technology and education. The Next Generation Learning Challenges program will award grants of up to $750,000 in the areas of open core courseware, blended learning, deeper learning, and learner analytics. Online learners everywhere are likely to benefit from the innovations and projects that come from this huge influx of funds into the field... State-by-State List of Free Online High Schools This state-by-state list of online public school programs includes state-wide online schools, online charter schools, and online private schools that receive government funding for in-state students... What the Research Really Says About Online Learning You can't trust everything you hear, particularly when it comes to online education. Traditionalists are quick to discuss the downsides of online classes. Many have a lot to say about low quality instruction, unmonitored exams, and shady schools. But, what does the research about online learning really show? Take a look at this article to learn four surprising facts about online learning, as proven by formal research rather than rumors and hearsay... Is Government Treating Online Colleges Unfairly? A group of online college representatives met last week to discuss what they see as unfair treatment from government regulators and to come up with standards of their own... Distance Learning Ads Distance Learning Distance Education Online Learning Gates Foundation Apply for a Grant Featured Articles Online Resources Technology Using Your Distance Education Degree Distance Learning 101 Choose the School that Fits You Best Accreditation Info   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > This newsletter is written by: Jamie Littlefield Distance Learning Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Distance Learning newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Find an Online College Find an Online High School How to Get Bargain Textbooks Teaching Online Online Law Schools Advertisement