Cramped study environments can pose an academic disadvantage to low-income students who are more likely to live in crowded conditions, researcher says.
California is among states with the highest percentage of schools not yet offering fully in-person instruction, according to department of education data collected Feb. 22 through Mar.
For many California districts, the change comes too late in the school year to shift negotiated plans, but all are optimistic about what it means for the fall semester.
Racism against Asian Americans has always existed, especially in California, but increased a year ago as former President Donald Trump falsely blamed the covid-19 epidemic on China.
Many courses are likely to be offered in a hybrid mode or remotely, with the final decision for each college shaped by what state and local health officials say is possible.