-Messenger photo by Chad Thompson
Julia Hatcher, sixth-grade reading and language arts teacher at Fort Dodge Middle School, poses for a picture in her classroom. While Hatcher said it has been a stressful year due to changes in scheduling from the pandemic, she said attendance and grades have been about the same as in previous years in her classes. -Messenger photo by Chad Thompson
Students in Julia Hatcherâs sixth-grade class appear onscreen during a recent virtual learning session. Many of the students said they like learning virtually because the teacher is there to provide feedback. Other students said they prefer face-to-face learning.