No doubt about it: the pandemic has taken a toll on students' mental health, especially those dealing with family members getting sick or losing jobs. And distance learning just adds to the struggle. It's hard to stay focused and connected through a screen. At the same time, could there be some hidden benefits, such as the ability to work at your own pace (and in PJs) and avoid the anxiety-inducing drama of school IRL? What do you think? Are there any upsides to distance learning? A student handout to accompany the video is included. [7:34]

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mental health, schools

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pbs learningmedia, pbs learningmedia: above the noise: is there an upside to distance learning?, pandemic, distance learning, issues in american education

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