The number of families choosing innovative educational options such as online learning is constantly on the rise, according to a recent report released by the Goldwater Institute.
Last year, approximately 1.5 million American students took courses online, reports the Goldwater Institute. It is predicted that in the next ten years, half of all high school instruction will take place online.
"Today the breadth of digital learning programs extends from full-time online virtual schools to occasional online instruction," said Goldwater Institute Senior Fellow Dan Lips. "The benefits include improved academic achievement and a better overall learning experience for students."
It is no secret that traditional schooling doesn't work for everyone. Students that require extra assistance, or are searching for courses that take them beyond school walls, often turn to online learning to fulfill their need for a high-quality education.
Online learning is not for every learner. Students that benefit from the individualized curriculum and flexible schedule offered by virtual learning should be entitled to receiving an education that works for them, whether they are enrolling in a program for one class or their entire course load.
Benefits of Online Learning
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