WDIO Created: May 24, 2021 07:48 AM
The year has felt very long for many in education. Thinking back to first semester, Grand Rapids High School principal Matt Dass told us they went through five transitions between learning models. And it wasn t easy. It shows how much structure is instilled in schools. There are relationships, schedules, getting two meals a day, activities, and sports. These are things kids belong to, he said. But that sense of belonging was taken away, and a lot of kids really struggled.
The impact began to show in the grades. We realized very quickly we can t just sit on this. We re talking about graduation timelines, and summer school capacities, Dass added.