Wisconsin schools look to continue, expand future virtual options MILWAUKEE - Students across Wisconsin had no choice when school buildings shut down one year ago. Now, even as school districts point to the rapid shift to virtual learning as a factor in declining academic performance, administrators are exploring the idea of expanding future online learning. "Districts that are able to get on top of that more quickly will be much better positioned to meet families’ needs," Wisconsin Center for Education Research scientist Dr. Bradley Carl said. "And conversely, districts that don’t get going with that are going to lose enrollment."