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KC Distance Learning, Inc. Acquires Assets of Aventa Learning, Inc.

KC Distance Learning, Inc. Acquires Assets of Aventa Learning, Inc.

Acquisition Broadens Companys Suite of Online Educational Services To Provide Comprehensive Offering To Students, Schools and Communities
KC Distance Learning, a prominent national online education company, announced its acquisition of the assets of Aventa Learning, Inc., a leading provider of online learning content and services to K-12 educational institutions. The acquisition brings together two of the countrys strongest online education service providers in partnering with schools to deliver high-quality, proven and effective online instructional programs. With the addition of Aventa Learnings online instructional programs, which will be marketed under the Aventa Learning name, KC Distance Learning is well positioned as the premier provider of online courses to schools.

Eduventures reports that K-12 online education, a rapidly growing segment of the education market, is expected to grow 30% in 2007. According to the United States Department of Education, more than 25% of K-12 public schools offer e-learning. Schools use these online courses to meet demand for classes with low enrollment, solve student scheduling conflicts, meet the needs of students who cannot attend a traditional school for health or personal reasons and provide courses to students who need to complete or makeup credits to graduate.

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