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.
On Wednesday, March 31, at 1pm, the Joint Committee on Ways and Means Education Subcommittee will hold a hearing on HB5514, the state school funds budget. The virtual public school parent voice needs to be heard in the debate surrounding education in our state. Please do your part and register to testify at this hearing to tell legislators about the importance of virtual public education to your family.
The Oregon Virtual Public Schools Alliance provides parents with resources to share their online school story. With so many families seeking education alternatives due to COVID-19, the parent perspective is more important than ever. Why did you choose a full-time online public charter school for your child? Or, if you’re trying to enroll your child, why is a full-time online option better than the online option offered by your local school district? State legislators and the public need to hear your story. We are collecting stories from parents and students to demonstrate why full-time online public schools are an important option for Oregon families.
