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Virtual Schools Market in North America to Grow by USD 2.17 Billion from 2024-2028, Driven by Cost-Effective Teaching Models and AI-Redefining the Market Landscape – Technavio

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2 years ago

October 17, 2024

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with market evolution powered by AI – The Virtual Schools Market in North America size is estimated to grow by USD 2.17 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 15.2% during the forecast period. Need for cost-effective teaching model is driving market growth, with a trend towards emergence of learning via mobile devices. However, increase in open-source learning content poses a challenge – Key market players include Abbotsford Virtual School, American School, Apex Learning Inc., Arizona State University, Basehor Linwood Virtual School, Charter Schools USA, Discovery Education Inc., D2L Inc., Florida Virtual School, Lincoln Learning Solutions, Ontario Virtual School Inc., Pansophic Learning, Pearson Plc, Primavera Online High School, Spring Education Group, Stanford University, Stride Inc., University of Nebraska Lincoln, University of the People, and VirtualHighSchool.com Inc..

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Forecast period

2024-2028

Base Year

2023

Historic Data

2018 – 2022

Segment Covered

Type (For-profit EMO and Non-profit EMO), Application (Elementary schools, Middle schools, High schools, and Adult education), and Geography (North America)

Region Covered

North America

Key companies profiled

Abbotsford Virtual School, American School, Apex Learning Inc., Arizona State University, Basehor Linwood Virtual School, Charter Schools USA, Discovery Education Inc., D2L Inc., Florida Virtual School, Lincoln Learning Solutions, Ontario Virtual School Inc., Pansophic Learning, Pearson Plc, Primavera Online High School, Spring Education Group, Stanford University, Stride Inc., University of Nebraska Lincoln, University of the People, and VirtualHighSchool.com Inc.

Key Market Trends Fueling Growth

The use of mobile devices in education has become increasingly popular among North American educational institutions. With the widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets, students can now access personalized and flexible learning experiences. Mobile devices are no longer just tools for content absorption but also for attending lectures, receiving alerts and updates, and participating in educational activities. This trend is driven by the growing number of tech-savvy students and the awareness of the benefits of mobile learning. As a result, virtual schools are embracing a blended learning approach that combines online and offline education. Vendors are responding to this trend by developing online learning content optimized for mobile devices, making virtual schools an essential part of the North American education market.

The Virtual Schools market in North America is experiencing significant growth, driven by trends in personalized learning technologies, artificial intelligence, and student engagement. Interactive content, gamification, and online and cyber schools are becoming increasingly popular. Digital platforms and learning management systems offer flexible educational programs through online learning platforms. Public policies, accreditation, curriculum standards, and teacher qualifications continue to shape the landscape. Non-profit Educational Management Organizations (EMOs) and hybrid virtual programs cater to socioeconomic factors. Augmented and virtual reality, screen time, health effects, and digital technologies are key considerations. Higher education, STEM education, and smartphones are expanding the reach of virtual schools in North America.

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Market Challenges

The virtual schools market in North America relies on providing online study materials and services to support digital learning platforms. However, the emergence of open-source educational solutions, such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), poses a significant challenge. MOOCs offer affordable or free courses, accessible via mobile devices, and cover comprehensive subject matter. Popular MOOC providers like Khan Academy, edX, and Coursera provide free K-12 courses in various subjects. This trend may impact the growth of the virtual schools market, as some users prefer the cost-effective and holistic nature of MOOCs over paid virtual school offerings during the forecast period.Virtual schools in North America have seen significant growth in the past few years, with online education and digital learning becoming increasingly popular. However, this shift towards e-learning brings several challenges. Personalized learning through smartphones and digital technologies is essential, but managing screen time and addressing health effects are concerns. Higher education institutions are exploring augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) for learning. STEM education, secondary education, and advanced placement courses are popular, with flexible learning options and transferable credits. Synchronous and asynchronous instruction through e-learning applications, video conferencing, and web conferencing are common. For-profit Educational Management Organizations (EMOs) offer online modes for high schools, while competitive exams require effective student participation. 5G network and advanced learning tools, including machine learning, AR and VR, are transforming education. However, addressing the sedentary lifestyle and providing effective student assessment software and blended learning solutions are crucial. Corporate training also benefits from online modes.

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Segment Overview

This virtual schools market in North America report extensively covers market segmentation by

Type 1.1 For-profit EMO1.2 Non-profit EMOApplication 2.1 Elementary schools2.2 Middle schools2.3 High schools2.4 Adult educationGeography 3.1 North America

1.1 For-profit EMO- For-profit Education Management Organizations (EMOs) are private entities that operate schools or offer educational services with the primary objective of generating profits. These organizations collaborate with schools and districts to provide administrative and operational support, curriculum development, teacher training, and other educational services. In the realm of virtual education, for-profit EMOs invest in advanced technology infrastructure, learning management systems, and instructional resources to deliver superior virtual learning experiences. They offer customized virtual education programs catering to specific student populations, featuring specialized curricula, enrichment programs, and support services. For-profit EMOs’ innovative approaches to curriculum, instruction, and technology integration attract schools seeking novel teaching methods, thereby driving growth in the North American virtual schools market. Consequently, the for-profit EMO segment is projected to expand substantially during the forecast period.

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Research Analysis

Virtual schools, also known as online or cyber schools, have revolutionized education in North America by providing flexible and accessible learning opportunities. These digital learning environments offer a wide range of benefits, including personalized learning, synchronous and asynchronous instruction, and transferable credits. Students can attend online schools using smartphones, computers, or tablets, making education more accessible than ever before. Advancements in technology have further enhanced virtual education with the integration of augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. Personalized learning technologies and interactive, content keep students engaged and motivated. Competitive exams can also be taken online, making it easier for students to prepare and test their knowledge. Course modules and printed materials are often available for download, while video conferencing and web conferencing allow for real-time interaction between students and teachers. Higher education institutions have also embraced virtual learning, offering online degree programs and certificate courses. Gamification and the use of digital platforms have made learning more fun and interactive, while the integration of virtual and augmented reality technologies provides a more learning experience. Overall, virtual schools offer a convenient, flexible, and effective alternative to traditional classroom learning.

Market Research Overview

Virtual schools, also known as online or e-schools, have become an integral part of North America’s education landscape. These digital learning environments offer flexible, personalized, and educational experiences through various digital technologies such as smartphones, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR). Higher education institutions are increasingly adopting online modes for delivering courses, while K-12 schools offer advanced placement courses, STEM education, and synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Digital technologies have transformed traditional distance learning into a more interactive and engaging experience. Screen time and health effects are concerns, but educational institutions are addressing these issues through blended learning solutions and interactive content. Online education tools like learning management systems, student assessment software, and machine learning algorithms enhance the learning experience. Public policies, accreditation, and curriculum standards ensure the quality of virtual schools. Virtual schools cater to various sectors, including secondary education, adult education, and corporate training. The use of AR and VR, artificial intelligence, and gamification in education is on the rise, and engaging learning experiences. Non-profit educational management organizations (EMOs) and for-profit EMOs offer hybrid virtual programs, catering to socioeconomic factors and competitive exams. The 5G network is set to revolutionize online education further, offering faster and more reliable connectivity.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

TypeFor-profit EMONon-profit EMOApplicationElementary SchoolsMiddle SchoolsHigh SchoolsAdult EducationGeographyNorth America

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

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Barrel Energy Inc. Announces Full SEC Reporting Status, Strengthening Marketability and Positioning Company for Expansion in Renewable and Nutritional Energy Markets

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10 hours ago

May 11, 2026

Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL) A fully reporting company. Accelerates Growth Across Energy, Hospitality, and Sustainable Ventures, Driving Scalable Opportunities Worldwide.

LAS VEGAS, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL), an emerging diversified energy company focused on renewable energy and nutritional energy initiatives, today announced that the Company is now a fully reporting company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), marking a major turning point in the Company’s long term growth strategy and public market development.

Barrel Energy Inc. Announces Full SEC Reporting Status, Strengthening Marketability and positioning for Expansion.

“Our transition to becoming a fully reporting SEC company represents a significant milestone for Barrel Energy and an important step toward increasing the overall marketability and visibility of our stock,” said Jarmin Kaltsas. “We believe today’s market increasingly rewards transparency and compliance, and becoming fully reporting positions us to engage a wider audience of investors, strategic partners, and acquisition opportunities as we continue executing our long term growth strategy under the BRLL trading symbol.”

Management further stated that the Company plans to aggressively pursue growth initiatives intended to expand revenues, strengthen market presence, and enhance shareholder value through strategic business combinations, operational expansion, and scalable energy focused ventures.

About Barrel Energy Inc.

Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC: BRLL) is a diversified energy company focused on opportunities in renewable energy, and nutritional energy initiatives. The Company seeks to leverage strategic acquisitions, public market growth, and innovative energy solutions to create long term shareholder value.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to financial results and plans for future development activities and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business and finances in general, including the ability to continue and manage its growth, competition, global economic conditions and other factors discussed in detail in the Company’s periodic filings with the Security and Exchange Commission.

Barrel Energy – 3859 S. Valley View Blvd, STE 2 #107, Las Vegas, NV, 89103 Tel- 888- 397-9114 Email- info@BRLLenergy.com Social Media-@BRLLenergy all platforms.

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Legacy Launches $1M Study Advancing At-Home Semen Collection for Assisted Reproduction Technology

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10 hours ago

May 11, 2026

NEW YORK, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy, the leading male fertility clinic and at-home sperm testing and cryopreservation platform, today announced the Sperm Study, a clinical research initiative backed by an R&D investment of over $1 million and designed to evaluate and optimize the use of at-home semen collection for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including IVF and IUI.

Prospectively enrolling up to 250 participants across two phases, this study represents one of the most comprehensive investigations to date into how specimen shipment, handling, and cryopreservation impact sperm quality and is expected to set a new benchmark for scientific rigor in the rapidly growing field of at-home fertility testing. This study is being conducted in collaboration with IVF Academy USA.

Raising the bar for clinical evidence in at-home fertility care

To date, validation work in at-home semen collection has been limited in important ways. Studies have largely enrolled normozoospermic men only, relied on courier-transported rather than real-world-shipped specimens, and focused on short-term motility and concentration as primary endpoints.

Critical questions remain unanswered, particularly around how samples with varying quality perform under genuine end-to-end shipping conditions, and how those samples hold up in the contexts that matter most clinically: IVF and IUI. The Sperm Study is designed to close those gaps.

This multi-phase study will evaluate key sperm quality parameters including motility, DNA fragmentation, and post-thaw viability, while also validating the use of computer-aided semen analysis (CASA) as an alternative to basic manual semen analysis in the setting of mail-in semen analysis.

“With the increased utilization of at-home semen testing and cryopreservation, there is a critical need to ensure these specimens will perform adequately when used for assisted reproduction,” said Legacy’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Scott Lundy. “This study is designed to rigorously evaluate how at-home collection and transport impact sperm quality across a broad patient population and to translate those findings into improved protocols and optimized outcomes for both patients and providers.”

Sperm study design and scientific approach

The Sperm Study is a prospectively accruing cross-sectional study in which paired semen samples are analyzed across multiple timepoints and during the shipment process. Importantly, this study enrolls participants across a range of semen quality profiles — not solely normozoospermic men — and evaluates samples under genuine shipping conditions experienced by real specimens.

Key study components include direct comparison of CASA vs. manual analysis at baseline, evaluation of motility decline over time and in relation to shipment conditions, measurement of DNA fragmentation pre- and post-shipment and cryopreservation, assessment of post-thaw sperm viability and yield, and the development of predictive algorithms for IVF/IUI sample sufficiency.

The study will also examine how factors such as transit time, concentration, and storage conditions impact outcomes, with the goal of generating generalizable insights for clinical practice.

Multi-phase rollout

Phase 1 includes 100 participants and approximately 1,500 total assays, with expected completion in 2026. Phase 2, planned for later in 2026 and into 2027, will expand the study with additional participants, bringing the total to up to 250 to enable broader validation across a more diverse patient population.

Impact on clinical practice

Findings from the Sperm Study are expected to directly inform and improve specimen collection protocols for at-home use, shipping and handling standards for semen samples, cryopreservation practices, and clinical decision-making for IVF and IUI readiness.

By generating high-quality, controlled data across a clinically representative patient population, Legacy aims to provide fertility clinics, researchers, and patients with greater confidence in the use of mail-in semen testing and cryopreservation as part of standard reproductive care.

About Legacy

Legacy is the leading male fertility clinic in the United States, offering at-home semen analysis, sperm cryopreservation, and post-vasectomy testing. With a CLIA-certified, high-complexity andrology lab and one of the largest proprietary datasets in male reproductive health, Legacy is advancing access, data, and innovation in fertility care.

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Elks Award Nearly $5 Million in College Scholarships

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10 hours ago

May 11, 2026

CHICAGO, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Elks National Foundation welcomed 900 students to the Elks family, awarding more than $4.9 million in scholarships to high school seniors. An Elks scholarship is more than financial aid; it’s an invitation to a network of service-minded peers and a promise that an Elks Lodge is always there with open arms.

Out of more than 23,000 applicants for the Most Valuable Student scholarship, the Top 20 scholars received $30,000 scholarships and an invitation to Chicago for the Leadership Weekend.

From April 30-May 3, the Leadership Weekend allowed scholars to get acquainted with their new Elks family through programming facilitated by current and former Elks scholars, team-building activities, and a service opportunity.

“Leadership Weekend is one of my greatest memories,” says Emily Cai, sponsored by Toccoa, Ga., Lodge No. 1820. “I had the privilege of meeting inspirational and disciplined individuals who motivated me to become the best version of myself. I am excited to see my future with the Elks family!”

A total of 480 runners-up received $4,000 Most Valuable Student scholarships.

Service is a tenet of the Elks, which is why it’s a requirement for recipients of the $6,000 Legacy Awards scholarship, which is exclusively for the children or grandchildren of Elks members. The new class of 400 scholars will serve with an Elks Lodge three times during the four years they receive the scholarship.

“This award means a great deal to me and my family,” says Kelly Butler, sponsored by Haverstraw, N.Y., Lodge No. 877. “Knowing that the Elks have invested in my future motivates me to continue working hard and striving toward my goals.”

To see a full list of the scholarship winners and to learn more about the Elks National Foundation’s scholarships, visit elks.org/scholars, follow the ENF on Instagram @ElksScholars, and like the ENF on Facebook @ElksNationalFoundation.

Contact: Elks National Foundation
Abbey Knupp | Manager, Communications
2750 N. Lakeview Ave. | Chicago, IL 60614-2256
773/755-4864 | AbbeyK@elks.org

Helping Elks Build Stronger Communities

The Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, helps nearly 800,000 Elks and nearly 1,800 Lodges nationwide build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work. To learn more, visit elks.org/enf.

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