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It’s been tough for students this year.
With schools closing in March and remaining that way through much of the rest of the calendar year, parents, teachers and students have grappled with what is the best way to learn in the midst of a pandemic and how to bring kids back into classrooms safely.
But, in spite of the obstacles, people have found ways to still celebrate the accomplishments of their children this year.
Here are some of the top stories in education in Orange County in 2020:
Corona del Mar High School was closed, along with all other Newport-Mesa Unified School District campuses, in March. Secondary schools didn’t reopen until November.
School Districts Divided on Pandemic Teaching Approaches
Rising COVID-19 figures have prompted some school districts to close classrooms, while others are maintaining on-site lessons and forcing defiant teachers to take sick leave.
Huntington Beach Union School District recently informed its teachers that they must return for in-person teaching Jan. 5, or take a leave of absence.
In a brief letter posted to the district’s website, Superintendent Clint Harwick said Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order doesn’t affect schools and campuses that are already open for in-person learning.
“[Our] schools will continue to remain open to in-person learning at this time,” Harwick wrote Dec. 3. “We appreciate your patience and understanding during this global pandemic.”