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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I hope VA stays because class sizes are pretty small- my kids get much more personalized attention in all their classes, particularly the advanced ones.  A much better experience than the classes with 30+ students at the school.[/quote]

That doesn't sound economically sustainable. [/quote]

They have funding for many years to come.[/quote]

It also sounds inequitable.[/quote]

NP. The biggest problem I have with virtual academy is how inequitable it is. It's a program for the rich and doesn't reflect community demographics.[/quote]

Anyone can sign up,  sorry you missed the deadline.[/quote]

I'm not the PP, but it doesn't matter whether the PP wanted to sign up for it. If VA students have smaller classes, that is an advantage to VA participants that is not given to other students. VA requires parental availability and involvement for student success, making it a more attractive choice for families with means and flexible work schedules.  It has the potential to be another way for higher-income families to gain advantages over other populations.

Again, I'm not saying there isn't a role for online learning for families who want it. However, I'm questioning whether a virtual option connected with  home schools is equitable.

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