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Virtual Teaching, Independent Learning – Fresno Unified Classes Start Next Monday

The Fresno Unified School District announced its finalized plans Monday for distance learning. In a virtual press conference, School Board President Keshia Thomas made one thing clear: “The distance learning families experienced this past spring will not be what families experience this new school year.” She explained that students from preschool to sixth grade will spend their mornings receiving live, virtual instruction from teachers. Afternoons will be for one-on-one meetings, extracurriculars, or independent work by students. Middle and high schoolers will be on a block schedule, taking half their classes every other day. Teachers will hold office hours and provide a “week at a glance” schedule every week for parents. Superintendent Bob Nelson said the district has distributed over 3,000 hotspots to students, and each school site will give weekly, virtual updates to parents. “We know our kids deserve high quality learning and the support necessary to ensure that we’re just meeting
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