Even so, thousands of students haven’t been able to consistently participate in online learning.
Even in Fulton County, which has resumed in-person classes, about 3,000 students are considered “non-engaged.”
Students between the ages of 6 and 16 are required to attend school in Georgia. But instead of penalizing students and families for not showing up, school districts are taking a more supportive approach due to the COVID-19-related hardships many families face.
‘Compassion Over Compliance’
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has been learning remotely since the pandemic started. Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris says when the school year started, about 89% of students were participating in online learning.