State have been preparing for a more robust Online Education program than they could offer in the spring when the pandemic for struck. At that time teacrs and parents struggled with Distance Learning from simply getting online to getting assignments done. Tonight we consider the challenges and opportunities the new school year brings, when instruction shifts online. Joining me now via skype is our Senior Editor of education julia mcavoy. Also joining us his doctor alicia smith the executive director of E Education Trust west. Thank you both for joining us. It to be here. Julia lets start with you. Most of californias schoolchildren are going back to school this month but online only. There is a process to get a waiver for Elementary School ds. Can you teus about the criteria . Schools and districts which are in counties where the caseload is under 200 per 100,000 residents, they can apply. Than they have to meet all sorts of safety crittsia, plere Distance Learning, small cohorts of ki