The article “Online schools and courses are seeing a fall semester enrollment surge” — originally published by the Digital Learning Collaborative on September 15, 2020 — overviews online programs and schools across the country who are experiencing tremendous enrollment surges due to COVID-19. In this article, Michigan Virtual's enrollment growth is cited, which included more than 37,000 virtual course enrollments in Fall of 2020, an 184% increase, and an additional 30,000 enrollments in free content that Michigan districts can use with their own teachers.
Michigan Virtual
For more than 27 years, Michigan Virtual has partnered with K–12 school districts across Michigan to expand learning opportunities for students and educators alike. Through our high-quality online courses, taught by Michigan-certified, highly qualified teachers, we empower students to learn anytime, anywhere. We also provide affordable, impactful professional development to help educators grow in their craft. Most recently, Michigan Virtual has been at the forefront of innovation and artificial intelligence in education, offering consultation services and professional learning to guide schools in thoughtfully integrating new technologies and learning pathways.