Parents who don t speak English can struggle with their children s distance learning at home
Frustration with distance learning is probably common among parents, but there s an added frustration for immigrant parents who can t understand their children s lessons. 9:00 am, Jan. 2, 2021 ×
Ahmedfowzi Ismail, executive director of the Community Integration Center in downtown Willmar, speaks Nov. 11 at the center about parents frustration with distance learning.
Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
WILLMAR, Minn. When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Minnesota in March, schools and families had little time to prepare a distance learning plan.
Though school districts used the summer to prepare for learning in school and at home, the situation is still difficult for immigrant parents who are still learning English. Even if they understand some English, it may not be enough to understand their children’s schoolwork.
Willmar parents who don t speak English struggle with distance learning
Frustration with distance learning is probably common among parents, but there s an added frustration for immigrant parents who can t understand their children s lessons. 8:00 am, Jan. 2, 2021 ×
Ahmedfowzi Ismail, executive director of the Community Integration Center in downtown Willmar, speaks Nov. 11 at the center about parents frustration with distance learning.
Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
WILLMAR Many parents will tell you that navigating distance learning for their children can be a frustrating effort.
Everyone, schools and families alike, was thrown into it with little warning or preparation in March when the pandemic first arrived in Minnesota. When the state closed school buildings and sent children home, schools and families had little time to prepare to finish the school year long distance.