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Virtual school enrollment in Wisconsin remains high, up 55% from pre-pandemic levels.

Students choose online learning for flexibility to accommodate unique circumstances like competitive sports or family needs.

Milwaukee Public Schools opened its own virtual charter school to retain students seeking online options.

After eight hours of training at the Milwaukee Ballet Academy, Cecilia Smucker logs onto her laptop for four hours of online learning through Milwaukee Virtual School.

Cecilia, a high school senior, has her sights set on becoming a professional dancer. In between rehearsals for an upcoming performance, she said her rigorous training schedule leaves little room for a traditional school day.

"It just wouldn't be possible for me to balance being there phys

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