When Challenges Provide Opportunities

Over the past several weeks, the Riverside Virtual School has been meeting with county schools officials regarding how online learning might provide enhanced opportunities for students in residential facilities. The more we talk, the more interesting the discussions become and the more powerful the potential outcomes. I am excited that disadvantaged students might benefit from the learning environment at RVS, but more so that the flexibility provided by the virtual learning environment will allow students to engage in learning opportunities currently and historically beyond their reach. This is a fine example of how collaboration between two discrete school systems, partnering with community-based organizations, can be leveraged to meet individual student learning needs. We truly do our best work when we work together as a community.