HomeLatest newsAlabamaMelanie Barkley op - ed : Why context matters when evaluating Alabama virtual public schoolsAlabamaStudent achievementEducation technology and AIOpinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.Melanie Barkley op - ed : Why context matters when evaluating Alabama virtual public schoolsReported byYellowhammer News·By Melanie Barkley·Aug 6, 2026 Save Share Mark as read DiscussImage: Yellowhammer News · Report a problem with this photoRead at Yellowhammer News (opens in a new tab)We show the headline and source details only. Read the original reporting for the full story. Save Share Mark as read Discuss Share to Facebook Report an issuePublic discussionShare how this affects your community. Be respectful, stay on topic, and don't post personal information. Editors may hide comments that break these rules.Sign in to react and join the discussion