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COVA Operator K12 Inc. Settles Investor Suit

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A year-long court battle between K12 Inc., operator of Colorado Virtual Academy, and shareholders is coming to an end.

On Monday, , which was filed after and other issues at some schools managed by K12 Inc.

The allegations dismissed from the court case pertain to excessive or burdensome student-to-teacher ratios; improper grading and attendance policies; failure of special education programs to meet government standards and three other areas.

The lawsuit dealt specifically with the time period September 9, 2009 to December 16, 2011. Since that time, KUNC has written about . An audit in April and May of 2012 found that Colorado Virtual Academy

According to there is a proposed settlement agreement of $6.75 million for remaining claims that deal with disclosure of student enrollment and retention data at K12 Inc.-managed schools. Officials at the company deny all the claims and charges of wrongdoing.

Colorado Virtual Academy, which is struggling to improve low student test scores, received a . COVA is using the year to make academic improvements and find a new charter authorizer.

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