“Virtual is not a good option for most kids,” said Brad Neuenswander with the Kansas State Department of Education. There’s a reason for that, according to state education officials.
That’s nine more than there were during the pandemic.īut the number of kids enrolled in them remains small - only about 3% of Kansas students. She liked the flexibility of longer due dates and being able to work independently, so much so she considered enrolling in the new Olathe Virtual School.īut it would have meant giving up her senior fashion design classes, so she’s headed back to Olathe East.Īcross Kansas, more and more virtual schools are opening. Miya’s organizational skills helped her excel, even in her most difficult class, AP Biology. Although she liked the pace of online school, she's headed back to her home high school for her senior year.
Submitted photo Miya Fletcher just finished her junior year remotely at Olathe East.
