The document discusses virtual K-12 schools and the growing use of computers and distance education among children. It notes that 67% of nursery school children and 80% of kindergarteners use computers, with about a quarter of nursery schoolers and a third of kindergarteners using the Internet. While distance education is more common in large districts and rural public schools, it makes up only a small percentage of elementary schools. The document also examines concerns about parents teaching their children at home and the role of private companies in online education.

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