By The Detroit News
Former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise participated in several discussions in Lansing on Wednesday about the importance of online learning and how schools can better serve students through technology. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy hosted the events as part of a running series about virtual learning. Wise was joined by Gov. Rick Snyder for a lunchtime talk on the subject; in the evening, Michigan Superintendent Mike Flanagan and William Skilling, superintendent of Oxford Public Schools, spoke along with Wise about the impact digital learning is already having in this state and around the country. Wise, a Democrat, has combined forces with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a Republican, to form the Digital Learning Council. Wise thinks online learning can help reach more students who would otherwise drop out, plus it better engages students who have grown up with technology. Michigan is a leader in online initiatives, and it should continue to expand opportunities for children.
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