Limited reopening of L.A. County elementary schools allowed
Barger framed the motion as one meant to help address deep inequities in distance learning that disproportionately affect the education of low-income and Black and Latino students. Educators have also said that distance learning forced by coronavirus school campus closures is particularly difficult for the youngest elementary school children.
Although state guidelines allow elementary schools to reopen under waivers approved by local health officials and the state, counties are not required to grant them. Los Angeles County officials have previously said that no campus in the county will be able to fully reopen until November at the earliest.
Still, Ferrer noted that she had heard from parents and educators who wanted the county to consider accepting waivers.
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