Virtual learning Coverage

Divided State Board of Education approves virtual charter school's expansion

Two virtual charter schools remain in an extended pilot program that exempts them from a charter renewal process while enrollment grows.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

NC's virtual charter schools are growing, but their test scores lag

State officials recommend the schools be subject to normal charter school scrutiny, which could eventually mean closure.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

NC House sends 'remote academies' bill to Senate

The North Carolina House has approved a bill that outlines requirements for "remote academies" operating next year and beyond, including an evaluation of whether they are working.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

United We Teach fosters virtual community across the globe

Started during the COVID-19 pandemic, Participate Learning's United We Teach online community helps teachers build global connections and adjust to remote learning.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Surge in COVID cases forces some area schools to go remote

Schools in Knightdale and Harnett County are returning to remote learning on Wednesday due to staffing shortages and COVID-19 exposures.

Summer Spanish program proves to be effective virtual resource throughout COVID-19 and beyond

Participate Learning's online summer program has helped immersion students maintain and excel at Spanish during COVID and beyond.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Teaching hero: Local educator creates documentary to help new teachers during the pandemic

Even veteran teachers have faced unique challenges in the classroom during the pandemic - but imagine learning to manage your first classroom during the chaos of 2020 and 2021.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

WCPSS leaders: Expanded virtual academy 'increasingly unlikely'

Cook said expanding virtual school, because of the struggles in hiring, appears "increasingly unlikely" and that some options the district could explore have "insurmountable challenges."

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

Wake superintendent: Virtual Academy is at capacity, 90% of students in classrooms

Wake County Superintendent Cathy Moore says the district's Virtual Academy online learning option is at capacity for the 2021-22 school year.

Wake County's virtual academy at capacity for this school year

The Wake County Public School System's virtual academy is at full capacity for the 2021-2022 school year, according to district officials.

Maggie Brown & Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producers

How job seekers can gain an edge with virtual interview skills

Virtual interview skills are important to have for job seekers and recent graduates.

'Her education is going to suffer.' Wake parents fight to change Virtual Academy policy

Sunday is the deadline for Wake County parents to enroll their students in Wake County Public School System's Virtual Academy. But, their policy says once parents do that, students can't come to school physically.

Michelle Mackonochie, WRAL anchor/reporter

Family challenging WCPSS Virtual Academy rules

Sunday is the deadline for Wake County parents to enroll their students in Wake County Public School System's Virtual Academy. But, their policy says once parents do that, students can't come to school physically.

Virtual learning becomes permanent option at Durham Public Schools

The coronavirus pandemic impacted almost every aspect of school at once. One year later, there's a growing sense that some changes may last.

CDC survey highlights concerns with virtual learning

A local mom shares her concerns about virtual learning and her kids' mental health.

CDC survey highlights concerns with virtual learning

Researchers revealed concerns about "virtual learning" on a child's mental and emotional health.

Ken Smith, anchor/reporter, and Rick Armstrong, photojournalist

Wake Schools plans for a Virtual Academy option next year

The Wake County Public School System plans to offer a Virtual Academy again next year, and it likely will look quite a bit different.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

PBS North Carolina launches new series aimed at helping kids with remote learning

As kids and parents struggle with virtual learning during a challenging academic year, PBS North Carolina is launching a new series aimed at helping kids learn at home.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

As classes begin, NC State, UNC announce in-person learning schedules for spring

The two universities are operating on slightly different timelines when it comes to the return of in-person learning.

Kevin Kuzminski, WRAL multiplatform producer

In Wilson County, remote learning has meant a higher rate of failure

In the first nine weeks of the school year in Wilson County schools, 46% of students failed a class. That's more than double the rate from the same period last year.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Wayne Community College reducing number of students on campus

School officials said the move to online classes will be finished by Thanksgiving.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

Johnston County schools have had over 1,300 students in quarantine in November

North Carolina's COVID-19 numbers have hit several troubling milestones. In the Johnston County school system, many families are struggling with the spread. So far in the month of November, more than 1300 Johnston County students have been put under quarantine.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Neuse River in Goldsboro expected to crest Monday, roads flooded

Wayne County Public Schools will continue with all-virtual instruction on Monday because of road closures from high water and river flooding.

Jessica Patrick and Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producers

Wake families weigh options as Virtual Academy deadline approaches

Families said they are considering how to balance safety and the importance of socializationt hat comes with in-person learning.

Joe Fisher, WRAL multimedia journalist

Safety measures, smiles plentiful on first day back at Wake schools

Signs of change were everywhere Monday as students returned to Wake County classrooms for the first time in months.

Sloane Heffernan, WRAL reporter