University of Phoenix parent ventures into online high school education

Apollo Group Inc. announced the acquisition of Insight Schools, marking the Phoenix company's move into online high school education. The purchase price was not disclosed.
Insight Schools, based in Portland, Ore., launched its first school in September with more than 600 full-time students. Insight School of Washington is a statewide, online public alternative high school and as a public school is tuition-free to students living in the state. More...