Despite Push To Return To Classrooms, Some Families Want Remote Learning To Last

By Meha Ahmad, Stina Chang
Virus Outbreak California Schools
In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo, a Los Angeles Unified School District student attends an online class at Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood in Los Angeles. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is encouraging schools to resume in-person education next year. He wants to start with the youngest students, and is promising $2 billion in state aid to promote coronavirus testing, increased ventilation of classrooms and personal protective equipment. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) / Associated Press
Virus Outbreak California Schools
In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo, a Los Angeles Unified School District student attends an online class at Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood in Los Angeles. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is encouraging schools to resume in-person education next year. He wants to start with the youngest students, and is promising $2 billion in state aid to promote coronavirus testing, increased ventilation of classrooms and personal protective equipment. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) / Associated Press

Despite Push To Return To Classrooms, Some Families Want Remote Learning To Last

By Meha Ahmad, Stina Chang
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As Chicago Public Schools and the Teachers Union continue negotiating over plans to return to school, some families are finding their kids thriving with remote learning. Now, some schools in the Chicago area are looking to continue remote school options for students even after the pandemic.

Reset talks with Supt. Brian Harris on future changes within his school district.

GUEST: Brian Harris, superintendent of schools at Barrington CUSD 220