Sarah Taddeo and Katelyn Cordero – New York State Team USA TODAY NETWORK in the D&C on 9/14/21 on page A1
New York school districts have remained mostly quiet about remote learning plans for the year, highlighting instead the benefits of in-person learning as the academic year began amid high COVID-19 caseloads.
Virtual learning got off to a bumpy start in most communities last fall, with some barriers remaining difficult to address throughout the school year.
Parents struggled to supervise their children’s learning while working from home. Broadband access issues make it difficult for some kids, especially those in rural or underserved communities, to keep up with schoolwork. Teachers were burnt out and exasperated trying to conduct class through a screen.