Distance learning in Los Angeles schools is definitely working better than it did last spring, but that’s hardly a ringing endorsement. AdvertisementAccording to the survey, more than 90% of teachers say that students aren’t engaged in their lessons, largely because of the environmental barriers to learning from home. One hopeful note: Only a third of the teachers thought a COVID-19 vaccine had to be widely administered before schools could reopen. AdvertisementIt takes boldness to be willing to reopen schools, especially when teachers and their unions object out of fear that the adults, who are more vulnerable to the disease, will be infected. The state also needs a plan for how this entire cohort of students can come up to speed once schools reopen.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 18, 2020 11:02 UTC