Technological issues, lack of communication and logistical challenges are frustrating parents in Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) as the district increases its number of virtual learning days.
“This year alone, PPS has used nine remote days across the district,” wrote Lajja Mistry for the Pittsburgh’s Public Source. “Introduced after the COVID-19 pandemic, remote learning options have become common in school districts all over the country.”
However, families interviewed for the article raised concerns about the long-term effect of remote days on their children’s learning.
“I just think that virtual learning has made it sort of reflexive for the district to cancel school, and it sends a message to families that they’re checking the box on education instead of really striving to give the best educational experience possible to students,” said mom Laura Mullen.
