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Local news interviews on Virtual Academy closure

5/31/2024

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Kristen did interviews with WTOP and ABC about MCPS's closure of the Virtual Academy Max has attended for two years. 
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — The Lasko family is well-tested when it comes to challenges.
They work tirelessly to give their special needs son, Max, the best life and education possible.
However, they said worry set in back in February when they first learned that his virtual education could be taken away because of upcoming budget cuts.
"Teachers were giving us that feedback that, yes, he's starting to make progress that we weren’t seeing before," said Max's Father Jonathan Lasko. "Having that hope, We don't want to go back. We want to move forward."


Read the full article at https://www.wjla.com/news/local/montgomery-virtual-academy-montgomery-county-public-schools-mcps-maryland-education-special-needs-students-accessibility-learning.
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Kristen Lasko’s son Max, who attends school virtually through the program, said the program’s closure came as a surprise. Max, a fourth grader in the school system, has spinal muscular atrophy and requires a ventilator, a wheelchair and a G-tube to carry out everyday tasks.
But because of the MVA program, “Max has gained independence,” Lasko said. “He has been able to submit everything himself. He’s been able to make gains in reading and in mathematics.”

Read the full article at https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2024/05/i-have-no-idea-what-ill-do-montgomery-co-schools-plans-to-shut-down-virtual-learning-program/
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