Alabama Virtual Schools Under Fire | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Alabama’s education leaders are sounding the alarm over virtual schools’ shaky performance, with state officials admitting many aren’t meeting academic standards—and one school’s dismal results even forced the state to invent a new intervention tool. While local district-run virtual programs fare better, statewide virtual schools—contracted through private vendors and managed by local boards—face intense scrutiny for poor outcomes and lack of oversight. State Superintendent Eric Mackey has pledged a full report, as lawmakers and educators grapple with whether these programs are truly serving…