Learning in the pandemic has its challenges, but for a lot of
students the problem is more fundamental: They are missing out on
school altogether this fall, or showing up sporadically.
Schools that have opted for virtual learning are struggling to
get every student connected online and consistently in class.
Recent news coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and elsewhere has
highlighted thousands of students missing from online classes,
though intensive outreach has helped reduce the problem.
Covering Student Absenteeism in the COVID-19 Era
Learning in the pandemic has its challenges, but for a lot of students the problem is more fundamental: They are missing out on school altogether this fall, or showing up sporadically.
Schools that have opted for virtual learning are struggling to get every student connected online and consistently in class. Recent news coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and elsewhere has highlighted thousands of students missing from online classes, though intensive outreach has helped reduce the problem.