It’s back-to-school time, and we have learned that virtual learning should not be a $25,000-per-year video streaming service. A decade after “massive open online courses,” or MOOCs — filmed lectures ...

In an era characterized by leaps in technology, the concept of virtual worlds has emerged, holding the potential to reshape the way we interact, learn, and connect. These digital realms are designed ...

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 ...

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 2022-23 academic year, colleges largely restored their in-person courses after a lengthy pandemic-era disruption. Students, however, didn’t want online- and hybrid-learning options to disappear ...

As the pandemic affected higher education and forced universities to think creatively about keeping students engaged from afar, immersive learning continued to gain traction as a virtual tool to bring ...

While COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available, the Delta variant of the virus is raging across the country and forcing schools to navigate continued risk. Because of this, the virtual learning ...

On a recent Friday morning, Deanna Nye finished making pancakes for her three kids at their Bridgewater home and said it was time to prepare for the school day. The kids — 10-year-old twins Tyler and ...

Virtual learning is nowhere near its pandemic peak, but it has entered the K-12 education mainstream and remains an option for many students. That is why it is important for educators and policymakers ...

Today, as districts get back to in-person classes after a pandemic that saw online learning thrust upon teachers and students, K–12 schools are again taking up the virtual mantle, establishing ...

If you’re a lifelong learner, chances are you’ve taken an online course or two over the years. But the next time you take an online course, you might enjoy a more personalized experience, thanks to ...

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 ...