Dive Brief:

• The Los Angeles Public Library is partnering with a private online learning company to offer high school diplomas.
• After passing an entrance exam, applicants will receive a library-sponsored scholarship to attend Career Online High School, run by Florida's Smart Horizons.
• Students will be required to choose a career path so that their education can be tailored toward a job. The coursework will take place online, but tutoring and group meetings will also occur at the library. 

Dive Insight:

In its first year, the library expects 150 adults to earn their diplomas, costing the library $150,000. This is believed to be the first program of its kind in the country and will no doubt be closely watched for results.