Bauxite Public Schools have learned virtual learning is not a good substitute for in-class learning. Author: Jordan Howington Updated: 9:51 PM CST February 25, 2021 BAUXITE, Ark. — Bauxite Public Schools have learned virtual learning is not a good substitute for in-class learning. The district recently announced they will be ending virtual Fridays come April 9th. They also encourage all virtual students to head back to the classroom, too. "We can't be out any more. We need our kids here. We need them learning,” said Matt Donaghy, the superintendent. Donaghy said the majority of virtual students’ grades have plunged over the year. Interim test scores essentially revealed the students are struggling to keep up, many have gotten far behind.