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University of Phoenix expands into religious teaching

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A recent request for online teachers landed in my University of Phoenix Online mailbox and offers some fascinating insight into how The Apollo Group, parent company of the for-profit University of Phoenix, is growing beyond its own ability to deliver college-level courses:

Apollo Group has contracted with Lutheran High School of Orange County (LHSOC) to manage its online delivery of high school curriculum. Established in 1973, LHSOC is a comprehensive, college preparatory high school with a growing national reputation for its outstanding academic programs. Through its new innovative program, Orange Lutheran Online is able to bring a highly successful blend of education and character development to high school students across the country and around the world.

The Academic Affairs department is looking for exceptional online facilitators who are interested in joining this exciting new program. This opportunity includes...