Elementary Schools Reopening In Santa Monica-Malibu District
MALIBU—The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) agreed with the Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association (SMMCTA) collectively known as “the Parties” to implement a hybrid model for elementary schools beginning April 12, 2021.
The hybrid model entails 4 days per week of in-person/on-site attendance and one day of “synchronous/asynchronous” learning, according to a joint statement from the parties released on Tuesday, March 9. The hybrid model details 4 days per week of no less than 10 hours per week and one day per week of learning from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with asynchronous learning after 10:30 a.m.