The Long Island high school senior says 'I was going to school like students should be going to school,' but school officials disagree, citing state safety mandates

Teachers should create opportunities for productive struggle where students learn to work independently and manage their time.

To eventually start their own companies, students need to learn about every facet of the work environment. Educators can facilitate this with makerspaces, project- and placed-based learning programs, and a strong focus on STEAM.

Many questions remain as the city's schools go virtual, but the biggest might be around how to ensure vulnerable students are getting the education and services they need