MPS’s on-line faculty created throughout pandemic nonetheless going robust
It has been three years for the reason that COVID-19 pandemic pressured college students throughout the state into distance studying. However in Minneapolis Public Colleges, lots of of youngsters are selecting this schooling mannequin completely.
Throughout the pandemic, the “MPS On-line College” launched with 725 Ok-12 college students.
In 2022, the college was full once more and had a 300-student ready record. This 12 months has fluctuated a bit however remains to be holding robust, with enrollment starting from 625 to 700.
Shawntel Jenkins, principal of the MPS On-line College, says the explanations for enrollment vary from educational to behavioral and life-style.
“The benefits are that it’s anytime, wherever, and anywhere,” Jenkins mentioned, including, “particularly for our highschool college students.”
“A few of our highschool youngsters work, they care for their households, or they’re in sports activities,” she mentioned.
MPS On-line College has college students from throughout Minnesota. Click on right here to be taught extra concerning the on-line faculty.
