How Can Virtual Schools Be a Vibrant Part of Meeting the Choice Provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act

Based on the information presented I believe that virtual education is an adequate substitute to traditional education depending upon the student. Based on the information read, some students have the ability to learn and excel using virtual education. These students yield similar results from virtual education in comparison to more traditional methods. I believe if the student can gain the same amount or more from a virtual classroom as they would from a traditional classroom than it is an adequate substitute. On the other hand, some students do not have the ability to retain information as well when using virtual education methods. In turn, grades, and success usually suffer as a result of virtual learning. For these types of students, a virtual classroom may not be the best pick thus it is not an adequate substitute. I believe some students are fit better for virtual schools than others. An example of someone who is better fit for virtual schooling is someone who cannot attend regular classes due to some special need or reason that prevents them from excelling from traditional methods. With that said, the answer is simple, students such as the ones presented in this article who cannot learn in a classroom for whatever reason may receive a more quality education attending a virtual education program. This will not only allow students like this to receive a better education, but will also decrease the amount of students who might otherwise never receive a formal education. In conclusion, I feel that virtual education can be a good thing and an adequate substitute for those who truly need this style education.