Reliance on remote learning is unfair to minorities
A president’s humanity on display in ‘The Way I See It’
Putting politics aside, everybody should see “The Way I See It” by White House photographer Pete Souza, who worked with President Obama. It is such an extraordinary chronicle of a beautiful American family. The humanity permeates each frame.
Each and every emotion is shown before our eyes. From the sheer joy in a snowball fight with his daughters, to the seriousness of the raid on Osama Bin Laden, to romancing his wife, Michelle, and comforting countless people in times of unbearable sorrow.
President Obama was not afraid to show his heartfelt emotions and a great sense of humor.
A calm demeanor and civility was mostly displayed, yet he knew how to lead. We have a second chance to bring many of these qualities back to the presidency with Joe Biden. Vote to return to the America we know, love and respect.
Pat Rhoads, Columbus
Exclusively remote schooling has the potential to perpetuate inequality by race and ethnicity in our community. Virtual attendance in Columbus City Schools averaged just 65% overall, with significantly lower rates among Black and Hispanic students as compared with white students, according to a report by Superintendent Talisa Dixon at the Oct. 20 school board meeting.
As a physician training in pediatrics, I see the struggle by my patients and their families attempting to navigate the online learning world. In my experience, few are thriving.
Academic and psychosocial aspects of education are not equitable between virtual and physical platforms. As some students are able to attend school in person and others are not, disparities will continue to worsen by race and ethnicity, as well as by school district.
Emily Messick, DO, Upper Arlington