More districts offering online summer school

Angie Mason:

Summer school doesn't necessarily mean hours spent in a school building anymore.

Several York County school districts have started offering summer school -- mostly for students who need to make up courses -- online. Some school officials said it's easier to manage with students' busy summer schedules and offers more tailored programs.

"Summer school has been a hardship for students and their families forevermore," said Shelly Merkle, assistant superintendent for administration for the York Suburban School District.

Students have always had difficulty committing to a summer schedule, she said. Some split time with parents or have difficulty finding transportation, or previously planned vacations become problematic.:

Posted by Jim Zellmer at July 7, 2011 1:50 AM
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