Social Distancing and Alternative Teaching During COVID-19 Outbreak | The Line

April 3, 2020 – Gene Grant and The Line opinion panel discuss local government’s actions, including closing public schools through the end of this term to slow the spread of the current virus pandemic. The group also looks at how parents are educating kids while they’re at home, including NMPBS’ partnership with APS – “APS @ Home” – which broadcast K-5 lessons on channel 5.1 from 8 a.m. to noon. Lessons begin April 6.  

Line Panelists:
Giovanna Rossi, president, Collective Action Strategies
Laura Sanchez, attorney
Kristelle Siarza, Siarza Social Digital 

For Further Reading and Information: 
APS & NMPBS Broadcasting Student Lessons During Coronavirus Crisis
APS @Home: Broadcasting Student Lessons During COVID-19 Crisis/ Daily TV and Web Content for K-5 Students
NM Officials ‘Strongly Encourage’ Mask Wearing in Public — Albuquerque Journal
Getting Ready for Outbreak’s Peak in New Mexico — Santa Fe New Mexican
NM School Districts Prepare for New Plans for the Last Weeks of School — NM Political Report