Virtual Schools Capitol Day is less than three weeks away! This annual event is a great opportunity to celebrate virtual public schools and show your support for your education choice. We hope you can join us in Salem on March 14
Virtual Schools Capitol Day is just around the corner. We are thrilled to return to an in-person event in Salem. Register today to join us for the 2023 Virtual Schools Capitol Day on Tuesday, March 14 at 10:00am.
After last week’s swearing-in ceremonies for Governor Kotek and new legislators, lawmakers met this week to officially convene the 2023 Legislative Session. Several bills have been introduced to raise or remove the 3 percent enrollment cap to make virtual public schools available to more Oregon families. We will keep you informed on how you can advocate for these bills.
As we prepare for Thanksgiving later this week, it’s a good time to pause, reflect and show gratitude for the positive things in life. I’m grateful for many things, including the opportunity to send my children to the school of their choice, a full-time virtual public school.
Although we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week earlier this month, we want to continue honoring our amazing virtual school teachers! Appreciation should not be reserved for just one week every spring but demonstrated throughout the year. As parents of virtual school students, we’re grateful for the hard work and commitment of our teachers. We applaud their passion for teaching and support of students across the state.
We need your help! The Oregon State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Student Success just approved its education funding bill, HB 3427A, and it denies virtual public schools the opportunity to apply for grant money to support students attending Oregon’s virtual public schools. Perhaps most troubling, it will directly impact those students most in need.
Last month I told you about legislation that would limit how virtual public schools are able to promote and advertise their schools. This bill is moving through the legislative process and we need your help on a quick project. Can you please complete a brief survey to let us know how you heard about your virtual public school?
Virtual Schools Capitol Day is on Wednesday, March 13! Don't miss out on this fun and educational event! Capitol Day is an opportunity to meet other virtual public school families and tell state legislators why a virtual public school is the right fit for your family. There's still time to register! Click here to register now!
