Education News For August 25, 2011.

The New York Times reports on online colleges that are growing as a path to a college degree.

They also have a look at one of those places called Western Governors University.

They even look at Learning Counts which will give you credits for what you already know.

They also even look at Straighterline which only offers the introductory courses at a bargain bin price.

The Detroit News reports on schools that are demanding an up-front payment of student fees.

The AP reports on an Indiana agency that plans on taking over high school in Gary.

The LA Times reports on Santa Monica-Malibu schools keeping chocolate milk on menu.