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What are some of the online alternatives?

• gnicholas 5y ago
  The people I know who have pulled their kids from public schools are either homeschooling or enrolling in online charter schools. This allows for a great degree of autonomy, and basically lets kids learn via whatever platform works for them. I've heard about people using informal platforms like Outschool and more formalized courses from Beast Academy or Potter.
  • brewdad 5y ago
    Online school can be a boon for the right type of student, especially if they have strong parental support. It can also be the end of the line for students who don't have that. My district has historically used the "online academy" as the dumping ground for kids they need to keep on the enrollment roster but that they don't want on campus or know won't bother showing. I don't know how things have changed since they quintupled enrollment this year with students wishing to avoid the mask mandates and other on-campus distractions. Hopefully it will become a positive element in our district rather than the last-chance lounge.
    • gnicholas 5y ago
      Absolutely agree that it doesn't work for everyone. But it's a great thing for people to be able to opt into, especially families that are relocating to less expensive regions. For example, a family may well be able to live off of one salary in their new location, freeing up the second parent to spend more time with/educating kids.