Well-designed online public schools offer something the pandemic's improvised remote learning never could: a complete educational infrastructure built from the ground up, free tuition and backed by the same standards as any other public school.

True educational quality reflects a community's collective investment in its children's futures. Embracing this shift will ensure every child has access to the rich, diverse learning environment they deserve.

Workforce development has become the driving force behind some of the nation's most significant education reforms. One major federal initiative beginning July 1 is accelerating the trend.