Today, @azedschools released a new statewide tracker to indicate whether schools are in distance, hybrid, or in-person learning models. With no indication that #COVID19 cases will slow in the coming weeks, most are opting for distance learning models. https://www.azed.gov/covid-19/learning-model-tracker

I am disappointed that our state and country failed to take a proactive approach to curb the winter surge of COVID-19. In that wake, educators, students & families shoulder the disproportionate burden to overcome teaching and learning challenges during COVID-19.

As schools return to distance learning - many for the second or third time, our educators, students, and families need additional support for childcare, internet service, family leave, housing, and more.

I urge our Governor and lawmakers to consider these issues immediately. While a vaccine may be on our horizon, its widespread availability is months away, and Arizonans are suffering right now.