The K12 school year is drawing to a close and districts are using different models to finish out the year – all face to face, a combination of face to face a few days a week and remote the rest of the time, students/families pick. Assuming that things continue to improve with the pandemic and the level of COVID illness is drastically reduced in the Fall, what will happen with remote learning?
The Rand Corporation contacted 375 school districts and charter organizations to request insight into the present thinking on where K12 will be at in the Fall.
Some findings:
- 20% are considering adding a virtual school option to more traditional offerings.
- The pandemic has brought attention to certain issues that will continue to be highlighted going forward – social-emotional climate, disparities in learner experiences, and funding.