Online Education Could Lead to Greater Equality and Close the Achievement Gap
“Advocates tend to promote how online education can tailor itself to the specific needs for each individual student, without spending time in a classroom that can take time and attention away from other students (read, efficiency). Generally, advocates would like online education to be accepted as a viable, long-term option for all children. President Obama and his administration endorsed virtual education programs in addition to more traditional charter schools in the Race to the Top program. After the president announced the 10 winners of the funds in 2010, many noticed that all 10 winners had proposed very strong online learning initiatives in their budgets, seemingly implying that it is one of his administration’s priorities.”
