Net school for Katrina victims

This is one of those Internet-as-hero stories that need to be told. Thanks to Michigan Virtual High School (MVHS), a state-funded nonprofit organization, "28 students at Pass Christian High School will still get a shot at passing chemistry," Internet News reports. Since Hurricane Katrina "took their high school down and their chemistry teacher left town, the students had to go online to finish the course, and MVHS was there for them. "Students from public or private high schools are eligible to take the online classes," according to Internet News. "Those who make use of the service include gifted or other special needs students, those who need to make up credits and kids who are home-schooled. The service also includes tools for preparing for common achievement tests, as well as career-development tools. Some schools purchase access to classes or tools on behalf of students; individuals also can pay to take courses. Except for home-schoolers, classes and credit are managed by the child's school."