Online higher education has been on the rise for at least ten years. It has proven to be a convenient and effective way to earn a college degree. Lately there have been more and more articles in the news about public school districts turning to online education for their K-12 students. Massachusetts and West Virginia are just two states that are currently making virtual schools a reality. In fact, online schools in MA could open as soon as the fall of 2011.

Ever wonder what a day in the life of an online high school student consists of? Media Entertainment Productions will give you an inside look on September 28, 2009 when it features Olympus High School on Life & Leisure Television on Bravo!

As online high schools spread, educators are ramping up efforts to counter the social isolation that some students experience. At the same time, sociologists and child psychologists are examining how online schooling might hinder, or help, the development of social skills.