Optima Academy Online, which bills itself as the world’s first virtual reality public charter school, has announced its expansion to Iowa. The school leverages virtual reality technologies so students can experience locations around the world. The virtual reality curriculum is designed to complement traditional classroom instruction or serve as a full-time or part-time educational option, according to a news release. “Optima Academy Online goes beyond traditional classroom boundaries, offering students a truly unique and interactive learning experience,” founder and CEO Erika Donalds said in a prepared statement. “By bringing our virtual reality curriculum to Iowa, we aim to inspire a generation of young learners to explore the world around them and develop a genuine passion for knowledge.”