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Over the past year, many students across the country transitioned back and forth from brick-and-mortar learning to having their lessons delivered on a laptop.
While the changes can be difficult for students, area district superintendents said theyâve found there are advantages to both - even if itâs in the life lesson of teaching students how to adapt.
âThe students are learning what works best for them,â said California Area School District superintendent Dr. Laura Jacob.
While Jacob said thereâs a significant benefit from in-person instruction as it provides the face-to-face interactions that students need, she has also seen the advantages of remote learning.
Although the remote learning to which students found themselves subject has hurt grades, superintendents in the area are looking for ways to improve performances.