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TEDx Orlando, Video
Julie Young, President and CEO of Florida Virtual School (FLVS), shares how in 1997 she launched the first statewide, internet-based public high school in the U.S. Since then, FLVS has become the nation's largest and most influential virtual education program for students K-12, reaching students all over Florida, the U.S., and the world.
Michael B. Horn
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Michael B. Horn, Article
Michael B. Horn inquires into how Julie sees K–12 schools meeting the current moment.
Pioneer Institute's "The Learning Curve," Podcast
Julie dives deep on digital learning during COVID-19.
The Journal, Interview
Writer Natasha Wanchek talks to Julie on the hopes and challenges of virtual education.
K12 Digest Magazine, Article
Julie addresses how the convergence of technology and personalization play a critical role in the future of education.
The 74, America's Education News Source, Article
In designing resilient school systems, Julie challenges how we must need to look beyond "either/or" thinking when it comes to digital tools and remote learning.
Getting Smart, Podcast
In this podcast interview, Julie talks about her journey from Florida Virtual School to ASU Prep Digital
Discover Your Talent, Podcast
Julie takes the opportunity to share the finer points of how Florida Virtual School got started, its impactful turning points, the most powerful lesson learned, and ultimately, the critical steps to success.
Further reading
“Virtual schools become more viable during the pandemic.” Pioneer Institute. January 20, 2022
“Remote, Online, and Virtual: Cousins not Clones!” April 15, 2022
“Five Post-Pandemic Predictions for Online Learning,” ReimaginED, October 27, 2020
“Julie Young is a Principal Entrepreneur,” Florida Trend, September 2011