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September 8, 2012
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Douglas County students attend online schools

Elaine Disney fits high school between practicing for piano competitions and traveling from Roseburg to Eugene for lessons. This would be trickier if Disney, 15, were expected to be in a classroom all day. Instead, all she needs is a computer with Internet access. The Melrose resident is starting her sophomore year of high school with the online Insight School of Oregon. She’s part of a growing group of students attending public school over the Internet, according to Oregon online schools and Douglas County district officials. A big advantage is the freedom, Disney said. “You can go at your own …

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