My daughter was a virtual school student last year. Every teacher expected to be able to text and call my daughter throughout the school the day. Technically

My daughter was a virtual school student last year. Every teacher expected to be able to text and call my daughter throughout the school the day. Technically she didn't have to have her own phone, but in practical terms it was a requirement for (middle) school. Non-traditional schooling seems to be on the rise, so I wonder if this kind of requirement will become more common.