The latest North Carolina test scores brought more evidence that online education doesn’t work well for most students, whether they’re in virtual charter schools or online academies created by school districts during the pandemic. But virtual classes remain in high demand with some families.
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, traditional brick-and-mortar schools were forced to pivot to online learning. Days turned into months, and, in some cases, years – with millions
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, traditional brick-and-mortar schools were forced to pivot to online learning. Days turned into months and in some cases years with millions of students and their parents left to fend for themselves. When schools reopened, fearful parents, frustrated by their schools' access to remote learning, started seeking other options, such as virtual charter schools.
School districts would have to submit their plans for virtual academies to the state board of education for approval, and could enroll no more than 15 percent of their total student population in a virtual program.
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a parent, or have friends or neighbors who are. Baby Boomer, Gen X or Millennial – the K-12 school scene has changed so