Dabbling ducks eat plants, seeds, grasses and other small insects and animals that they find on or under the water. Ducks which have broad beaks, (shovelers) sift their food for insects, snails and seeds from the mud.
According to a new report from the National Education Policy Center, which operates out of U Colorado Boulder's School of Education, there were 338 full-time virtual schools operating as part of a public education system in 30 states in the 2012-2013 academic year. That's up from 311 the previous year.
Public, private or homeschool students in kindergarten through Grade 12 who are Florida residents can enroll in Florida Virtual School free of charge. The state funds the program through state taxes. Students outside of Florida may also take courses at the virtual school on a tuition basis. More than 110 courses are offered by the virtual school, including core subjects, world languages, electives, honors, and 15 Advanced Placement courses.