In case you missed it, Latechia Mitchell and Fred Azcarate, two Montgomery County parents, wrote an op-ed in the Bethesda Beat, calling for increased support around our teachers as re-openings get underway. Below are a few key quotes and facts from the article.
Key Facts from Article:
• A third of students will fall a full grade behind as a result of COVID-19 instruction loss
• Black, Latin, and students from low-income households will suffer the worst impact of COVID-19-related instruction impact
• Montgomery County School District teachers educate over 165,000 students across 208 schools (and now they will have to provide this education virtually)
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