The article “What to Know About K-12 Online Schools” — originally published by the U.S. News on August 27, 2020 — answers commonly asked questions regarding K-12 online schooling, such as: What is an online school? How are online schools different? How should parents be involved? What does an online school cost? How are online schools accredited? What questions should parents ask? In answering these questions, Michigan Virtual President & CEO, Jamey Fitzpatrick, is quoted sharing what we've learned from our experience with 20 years of K-12 online learning. Also featured throughout are quotes from other leading members of the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance
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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.