 Dear reader,
This week, Hechinger Report staff members are contemplating another year of high hopes and potential pandemic disruptions as we trade our own first-day-of-school photos. There are some big smiles under those masks, and a lot of uncertainty.
So, as we report on topics like the science of catching up, we are also aware of the pandemic’s potential to bring unexpected lessons, both good and bad. Take our story this week on the father who grew closer to his daughters during quarantine, once he endeavored to understand their fascination with online fantasy worlds.
We also took a look at different ways sex education is taught in the U.S., amid arguments over how to restrict it and a push for it be part of social and emotional learning. As always, you’ll find a range of views and voices of students, teachers and experts on our Opinion pages. Please know that we love to hear from our readers as well.
Liz Willen, Editor
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