“A generation left behind?”

Due to coronavirus, absenteeism has skyrocketed in the last month with some districts seeing 33% of students sporadically logging in. Compounding this is up to 20–25% of households that lack internet access. While 80% of households have a laptop, with parents working from home, there are less to go around. Widespread learning loss may be saved by c... See more

I also worry that glamorizing screens as our fix-all solution could hurt the kids who need physical support for accountability and stability. Schools don’t just exist to teach. They are an emotional, physical and mental haven for kids who don’t have good home situations. Adding a screen and calling it a day puts these kids at an even greater risk.