'Not enough funds' to keep Baltimore Charm City Virtual elementary school program, official says

Parents argued that the more than 300 students who are still enrolled in the Baltimore City Charm City Virtual program deserve better.

"A lot of kids are going to be hurt when they find out they can't come back to school this year," fourth grader D'Nyah Galloway said.

D'Nyah opted to continue virtual learning after the pandemic. Her mother, Lawang Hyman, said it has been good for her.

"Even as far as her personality, she has blossomed, opened up a lot. Sometimes distractions are a bit much for her, and virtual, she's able to control that. She's in control of her environment. She's able to focus now. With everything that's going on in the schools and kids being assaulted and attacked, I can't imagine sending her into that," Hyman said.

City Schools' recommendation is to combine grades six through 12 and end the elementary program entirely.