Experienced online program providers like Stride Inc., formerly K12 Inc., were prepared to address the major obstacles presented by the pandemic. Meanwhile, most traditional brick-and-mortar schools were not ready for the sudden transition to remote learning. Lack of adequate equipment, such as access to home computers and reliable internet connection, exacerbate already significant inequities in the U.S. public education system. In contrast, many online schools have policies in place to ensure equitable access to online coursework.
