The writer is a professional engineer. Omitted from this list was Indiana, where Indiana University has offered high school distance education courses since 1925. In late 1999, we opened Indiana University High School. The fully accredited high school has enrolled more than 350 students who are earning their diploma entirely at a distance. The typical students are home-schooled, homebound or not thriving in conventional high school programs.
Students can earn high school and college credit simultaneously.
Ind. The writer is dean of the Indiana University School of Continuing Studies. Privacy Information Stay connected to the news that interests you with free e-mail alerts from The New York Times.