'Don't get rid of my school'; Montgomery Virtual Academy students fight for future

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Parents and students are rallying once again to keep the Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) open.

It's a story 7News has been following for months.

Dozens of parents also met with the new Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) superintendent, Dr. Thomas Taylor, to discuss possible next steps.

One rising 8th grader, Toryn Goldman, spoke to 7News through his iPad.

"This is actually an iPad with some software on it that he uses," said his mom, Natoya Goldman.

Toryn has been part of MVA for three years now, whose future hangs in the balance due to budget cuts.

He joined the dozens of other students and families passionate about the program for a rally outside Rockville High School on Tuesday.

When 7News' Lianna Golden asked him what he loves most about his virtual school, he responded:

"I learned."..

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