Families with Young Students Struggle with Distance Learning

Distance learning poses huge challenges for students of every age
group, but it’s especially difficult for the youngest students.
Children in preschool and early elementary grades rely on
interacting with teachers and other kids to learn basic skills and
lessons – something that is difficult to replicate over a computer
screen. School districts are also struggling to meet the needs of
low-income families, special needs students and English language
learners, which make up a significant portion of California’s
children. Thousands of parents are withholding their kids from
kindergarten -- online or in person. We’ll talk with experts about
the best approaches for families to support young kids with
distance learning.