<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4BDQpg_1FC3DNCP00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4BDQpg_1FC3DNCP00" width="800" height="450" >Explain a big story in simple terms.EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — High school students at the Socorro Independent School District may soon have a new way to attend class after the Socorro school board approved a pilot program for a virtual academy on Tuesday.The district said the online option will offer eligible students in grades nine through 12 an alternative to traditional in-person attendance and is expected to initially serve between 25 and 50 students.To qualify, students must be on track to graduate, have passed their previous state assessments, maintain good grades, and have no current disciplinary issues, according to the district. The Texas Education Agency will then evaluate at least 12 weeks of attendance, engagement, and grade data from the pilot. Speaking to KFOX14/CBS4 on Tuesday, Carlos Guerra, assistant superintendent for Socorro ISD, said the program aims to give families more flexibility while also keeping students and state funding in the district.“The academy will initially launch with a pilot from 25 to 50 students. We’re hoping to attract those students who are looking for, and families who are looking for, a different way of learning. The reality is that the educational landscape throughout the state of Texas is changing and the virtual option is something we must be providing students throughout the State of Texas," Guerra said. While this is a pilot program and district officials said it would not guarantee a permanent virtual academy, a full launch could come in the 2028-29 school year based on results from the pilot and authorization from the TEA. Enrollment information and eligibility requirements are expected to be posted on the district’s website in mid-October. Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox.</div></body>

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EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — High school students at the Socorro Independent School District may soon have a new way to attend class after the Socorro school board approved a pilot program for a virtual academy on Tuesday. The district said the online option will offer eligible students in...

Socorro ISD board approves virtual academy pilot program for eligible high school students

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EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — High school students at the Socorro Independent School District may soon have a new way to attend class after the Socorro sc

Socorro ISD board approves virtual academy pilot program for eligible high school students

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