The pandemic’s sweeping shutdown of school buildings led many districts to hastily put up emergency virtual learning services to continue providing lessons to students. For many teachers, students, ...

WASHINGTON – Rachel Pomeroy tries to be as engaging as one can be when reviewing physics concepts with high schoolers on the eve of summer vacation. The veteran teacher projects images of an “open” ...

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), K-12 public schools faced significant teacher shortages in 2022, with nearly half reporting vacancies. Special education was one of ...

In the dynamic landscape of learning in the digital age, K-12 educators are increasingly leveraging technology tools to enhance teaching and learning experiences. These tools, ranging from interactive ...

State Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) speaking on SB 38 before the Senate State Affairs Committee, March 24, 2025. Expanded protections and support for virtual education programs across Texas has ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City plans to offer an expansive voluntary virtual learning program to all public high school students and some middle school students, under a tentative contract ...

Despite efforts to increase the time students spend in school in Michigan, kids are getting less face time than ever with teachers, the state's top education official warns. State Superintendent ...

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Virtual school enrollment in Wisconsin remains high, up 55% from pre-pandemic levels. Students choose online learning for flexibility to accommodate unique circumstances like competitive sports or ...