This has been an unprecedented year to say the least. We have all been, in any given moment, scared, sad, anxious, or angry.
The fact that children are still not physically in school every day is certainly one of those frustrations. This is a year — and counting — that students will never get back. Children are missing out on foundational experiences and there are fears that some may be falling behind. Working parents are dealing with their own issues, trying to manage children learning from home. The frustrations abound. But the reasons for this situation are also quite obvious. Namely, we are in the midst of a deadly pandemic. On top of that, most teachers and students have yet to be vaccinated, as the state is still not allowing them (and other non-healthcare essential workers) to receive their shots.
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