North Carolina Virtual Academy is welcoming 4,000 students for the 2025 school year, serving grades K–12 as a tuition-free public charter school. Head of Schools Kristina Rodrigues says families choose NCVA for flexibility, safe learning environments, and personalized support—benefiting athletes, students with social anxiety, and others seeking alternatives to traditional schools. Students complete orientation, diagnostics, and training on Canvas before starting classes. NCVA continues to accept new enrollments for kindergarten through sixth grade.
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