Teachers across the country have spent the summer cramming to become effective online educators. Now, they will be put to the test. Schools generally earned failing grades in the spring, after the coronavirus pandemic triggered sudden closings. Many students of all ages felt disengaged and unmotivated. Some effectively lost months of learning, and others who lacked the resources or support for digital education were left disconnected from school.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 29, 2020 18:56 UTC