Published On: November 20th, 2020|

Education Dive – Lauren Barack

“The largest group to remain remote when Palacios Independent School District reopened this fall in Texas? High school seniors. That opened the eyes of Superintendent Bill Chapman, who knew many 12th graders worked jobs — even full time — and are sometimes the main breadwinners for their families. He realized allowing them to stay remote also let them to stay in school. And they were the most successful of all students who remained virtual, he said.” (more)