We would finally be transitioning from fully virtual to hybrid classes. Since neither teachers nor school leaders were formally notified of this decision in advance, I was completely caught off guard. As such, they owe us greater voice and transparency going forward about how we -- teachers, students, parents and staff -- will get the resources and protection we need. Finally, the current hybrid learning model does not address the social-emotional needs of students; in fact, it could exacerbate their trauma. For example, high school education could have remained virtual until 2021, freeing up space for students 13 and under to spread out across schools.

Source: CNN September 25, 2020 09:56 UTC