In-school or at-home learning: Parents face a tough question
State Rep. Antonio Parkinson (center, shown March 13 at a press conference of elected officials and community leaders to address the coronavirus pandemic) last week asked parents on his Facebook page about their back-to-school plans. The comments, he said, show “that there’s a lot of concern out there, number one. It also shows how important this situation is to parents, keeping their kids safe.” (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
They have until Saturday, July 18, to decide whether their children return to Shelby County Schools’ buildings or stay home to learn with the aid of a school-issued laptop or tablet.
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Linda A. Moore
Linda A. Moore covers education, South Memphis and Whitehaven. A native of South Memphis, Linda has covered news in Memphis and Shelby County for more than 20 years and was formerly a reporter with The Commercial Appeal.
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