Parents across the peninsula have had to pull double duty over the last two months since schools have gone to remote learning options. A Gallup Poll last month showed parents are evenly split on whether the pandemic will have a negative impact on their child’s education. This is while many parents are toggling full-time jobs while navigating technology and terminology they may not be familiar with for their child’s studies. Karen Corekin-DeLaMer says even their 3K and 4K students have had some digital learning opportunities, but advises parents to make sure they do not let the pressure exceed the pleasure.

The unique situation for parents and students has caused school districts to change their grading policies for the end of the year.  Some districts will not change a letter grade earned through March as long as they complete their digital assignments while others are opting to go with a pass/no pass system.