How to Get to School… Virtually?
2020 has been a hell of a year so far. We’ve tripped and fallen face-first into a gigantic puddle of mud. Yet, we’ve also helped each other up and out of the mud, reaching out a hand and it’s been truly amazing to see communities come together to push through these tough times. The West Coast is dealing with wildfires, the South is dealing with hurricanes, and the entire world is still trying to adapt to the new “normal”. The new normal for students is not only social distancing and being responsible, but also learning in new environments. The virtual learning curriculums have yet to be fully developed for K-12, but teachers and students are working together to make the best of the situation.
Perhaps one of the most overlooked aspects of virtual learning however is transportation.
How do some virtual students struggle with transportation? Internet and service.
Back when everything wasn’t a mess, students were given the option to take the bus or drive to school on their own. The same should go for virtual students. The internet is how virtual students get to school now and just like bussing, it should be provided by local school districts. An estimated 6–25% of the US population doesn’t have access to stable internet and the provided WiFi would help alleviate stress on these families, freeing up time to focus on other areas.
This isn’t one of the biggest issues that humanity faces at the moment. This isn’t something that affects everyone. This is just some food for thought for when you do absolutely nothing and wish for the tiniest sense of normalcy while at home (like me).
