The following article is sponsored by Mountain Heights Academy : Leaders in Digital Education.

As virtual learning becomes more mainstream, so do the misconceptions that surround it. From outdated assumptions about socialization to doubts about academic rigor, myths about online education are everywhere.

Let’s take a look at six of the most common myths about online school — and the truth that sets them straight.

MYTH #1 : Online students get limited teacher interaction.

In a traditional middle or high school setting, teachers teach the same content to multiple groups of students each day, with pacing dictated by the bell schedule. Many students hesitate to ask questions in front of their peers.

But at Mountain Heights Academy, a proven leader in online education, learning happens onl

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