Michigan ranks No. 2 in online learning

When it comes to online learning, there aren't many states ahead of Michigan. In fact, there is just one. Out of all the states that encourage and are proficient in online learning practices Michigan ranks in at No. 2.

You can't get much better than that. Well, you can. You can get one more better, but still No. 2 isn't bad.

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Michigan ranks second among all states for policies and practices to encourage online learning and proficiency among students prior to graduation, according to a report by the Center for Digital Education.

The Folsom, Calif.-based research and advisory institute on K-12 and higher education ranked only Florida above Michigan among the 50 states, in its 2008 Online Policy and Practice Survey of the States.

"Michigan has provided significant leadership for the rest of the nation in online learning and is routinely looked to as a pioneer," said Marina Leight, director of the center, in a statement this week about the survey.

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