Digital learning survey

Some states nationwide are showing improvement in digital learning, according to a recent report. The report card, which assesses states' kindergarten through grade 12 digital-education policies awarded highest marks to Utah and Florida. Nevada, which improved to a B from a D, has worked to remove access restrictions for distance education.
Ten elements of high-quality digital learning were identified: all students are digital learners, all students have access to high-quality digital content and online courses, personal learning,  mastery learning, quality content, quality instruction, quality choices, student learning assessment, incentives, supportive infrastructure.
Foundation for Excellence in Education. (2014). Report card 2013. 
http://digitallearningnow.com/ 

Public school distance education report

A majority of public school districts in the United States have students who participate in distance education courses at some level, according to data released by the National Center for Education Statistics. But the most of those districts aren't delivering the education themselves.
National Center for Education Statistics. (2011). Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2009–10. Washington, DC: Author.
http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2012008

Technology and learning research

This updated Cisco commissioned report on the impact of technology on student learning incorporate Web 2.0 participatory cultures of communication, collaboration, and interactivity and summaries of the latest research finds in educational technology.
Lemke, C., Coughlin, E., & Reifsneider, D. (2009). Technology in schools: What the research says: An update. Culver City, CA: Commissioned by Cisco. http://tinyurl.com/yfcyor8

Academic achievement factors report

Focus on children, not testing
Academic achievement requires student engagement, personalized learning and skilled and caring teachers, not just testing gains, said a recent report from ASCD's Commission on the Whole Child. "We need to rethink what education of the whole child means and make sure every student has access to a rich and challenging curriculum that pays attention to other aspects."
ASCD Commission on the Whole Child. (2008). The learning compact redefined. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
http://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/Whole%20Child/WCC%20Learning%20Compact.pdf

Online learning study

Reports reveal online learning's successes, needs
Online learning continues to grow at a rapid pace, with 30 states--six more
than last year--now offering state-led programs or initiatives, according to
the latest report from the North American Council for Online Learning
(NACOL). But the group warns that more oversight of online learning programs
is needed if this growth is to continue, and it urges administrators to make
sure their online courses are equally accessible to all students.
http://www.nacol.org/docs/KeepingPace07-color.pdf