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Not at all!! B&M schooling is a great platform for a lot of students; I used to teach in B&M schools in the Portland area and have even taught overseas and have found it very enjoyable and rewarding. However, online schooling is also a great option for students that are not succeeding in the traditional setting.

Point of clarification: ORCA IS a public school.

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So, just because 'they have all gotten along before', that's it? Opening alternatives to them is not an option just because of the fact that past people, like you, have succeeded?? What about progress, improvement, and reaching EVERY CHILD? Online education is an alternative that works in tandem with B&M schools to help those that would not otherwise succeed. Online education may not be the preference for everyone, but no one can deny that we are helping our students succeed everyday; students that otherwise might have been one 'left behind'.

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Online education is a CHOICE - and should remain one for those who feel it is a successful alternative. There are pros and cons to every argument; and these have been discussed at great length here. But the bottom line is CHOICE. Why remove or limit this resource when so many can benefit from it?

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