What
happened: By early spring, secondary students, who because of COVID-19 spend some school days engaged in online learning, may be able to attend virtual school from somewhere other than their homes. The new program is being developed by district administrators working with community partners.
Why itâs important: Richard Schwarzman, assistant to the superintendent, said the program provides a place in the community where students can go and engage in peer interaction. He said students will also have adult mentorship to help guide them through their synchronous academic day. The pilot program would be targeted to secondary students who are attending school on the hybrid schedule: in person two days a week and virtually at home for three days a week. The program would start with seventh and eighth grades and possibly expanded to ninth and 10th grades, Schwarzman said.