Going to school at home.

• Position: Stateline - Brief Article

This fall, Idaho joins about a dozen states that have "cyber" charter schools, offering on-line instruction. This fall, any kindergartner through fifth grader in Idaho can enroll. He needs only a computer, and the school will even supply that, if necessary. Called Idaho Virtual Academy, it will offer a traditional curriculum via home computers and will include mailings of workbooks, science kits and maps. Parents will provide the bulk of instruction, along with a cadre of regional, state-certified teachers who will grade...