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Legislation hopes to expand broadband access for low-income students
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation in an effort to expand broadband internet access to low-income students across the commonwealth. Senate Bill 1225, proposed by Sen. Jennifer Boysko, D-Fairfax, authorizes school boards to appropriate funds to partner with private companies for the purpose of implementing and subsidizing broadband internet access for low-income [...]
Stride, formerly K12, names new CEO
Herndon-based online education provider Stride Inc., formerly K12 Inc., announced Tuesday that Nathaniel A. “Nate” Davis is retiring from his role as CEO and will be succeeded by James J. Rhyu. Davis joined the K12 board of directors in 2009 and was named chairman in 2012 and CEO in February 2018. He will remain with […]
Herndon’s K12 Inc. reports ransomware attack
Herndon-based online education provider K12 Inc. announced Tuesday that the company was the victim of a ransomware attack that may have compromised its corporate back office systems. “We do believe that the attacker accessed certain parts of our corporate back office systems, including some student and employee information on those systems, but it will take […]
Online education provider K12 Inc. rolls out new brand name
Herndon-based online education provider K12 Inc. announced Wednesday plans to change its brand name to Stride Inc., effective Dec. 16. “A great education doesn’t stop at high school graduation,” Stride CEO and Chairman Nate Davis said in a statement. “The Stride brand recognizes that, as a company, we are no longer limited by the boundaries […]
