Connections Academy

From Researching Virtual Initiatives in Education

Connections Academy is a private US company that partners with schools to provide online schooling to students in grades K-12. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, it offers its own curriculum, teachers and other services. Courses are delivered over the private Connexus education management system.

Connections Academy operates online public schools in 21 states in the US, serving more than 40,000 students each year. These virtual charter schools are accredited and funded by the relevant state and are free to students.

On 15 September 2011 Pearson announced the acquisition of Connections Academy parent company Connections Education.

Its web site is at http://www.connectionsacademy.com

References

• Connections Academy web site, http://www.connectionsacademy.com
• "Pearson Acquires Connections Education", Connections Academy web site, 15 September 2011, http://www.connectionsacademy.com/news/pearson-acquisition.aspx