President Biden has made reopening schools a top priority, but administrators say there is much to consider as new strains of the coronavirus appear and teachers wait their turn for vaccinations.
“As far as 2021-22, at least some part of that school year is likely still going to be pandemic response-related on the assumption that children won’t have access to the vaccine, or at least many won’t,” said Superintendent Brian Woods, of Northside Independent School District, among the largest districts in Texas.
That could mean a more teacher-friendly version of the mix of in-person and remote learning happening now, one that doesn t require teachers to simultaneously instruct two groups. That could be accomplished either by splitting staffing or rearranging schedules, he said, adding longer term may see an all-remote option for students who have moved on permanently from traditional school.
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Online schooling has hammered student performance. Educators call it the COVID slide, and San Antonio schools are testing kids to assess the damage
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Judah Ryan, 11, makes his science project presentation Friday as the family dog, Hermione, a 14-year-old golden retriever, walks by. Ryan is a 5th grader at Great Hearts Online a charter school. Kids in remote learning are falling behind, especially in math. Some school districts have tested students to gauge the so-called COVID slide.Jerry Lara /San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less
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Sheila Ryan, 49, helps her son, Benjamin, 9, before the start of online class at their home, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. Benjamin is fourth grader with Great Hearts Online, a charter school. She has six children in K-12 schools and three in college. Kids in remote learning are falling behind, especially in math. Some school districts have tested students to gauge the so-called COVI