Guest Commentary from Oregon: Let Our Virtual Schools Flourish

Jerry Wilks is executive director of Oregon Connections Academy, the largest virtual charter school in his state.
Wilks recently took time to write an opinion piece published in the Scio, Oregon Democrat Herald that outline the hurdles virtual education faces in the state.
"These schools are currently hampered by enrollment caps and other restrictions which limit a student’s ability to pursue their education through online courses," Wilks wrote.
He then went on to challenge state legislators, who launched the 2011 legislative session on Feb. 1, to take action to liberate Oregon's virtual education movement.
"Virtual education is at a crossroads in Oregon. The legislature should bring people together to look for innovative tools to help our students succeed in the classroom. Virtual schools are one of those innovative tools. It’s time to stop debating the merits of virtual schools and choose the right path for our children," Wilks concluded.
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