Virtual schools have become mainstream since the COVID-19 pandemic, with increasing student enrollments in fully online programs and tech-facilitated learning, says Georgia State University expert Jennifer Darling-Aduana. Despite the Department of Education no longer tracking national virtual school enrollment post-2020, virtual education's footprint has grown, including through state-run programs and district offerings. Experts note virtual education's long-term impact will be on technology adoption and modality shifts in brick-and-mortar schools.