Formalized training through the National Association of Esports Colleges and Directors can enhance the careers of coaches and professionals, while helping school districts and organizations vet potential job candidates.

With school closures forcing teacher preparation programs to educate online and cancel in-person student teaching experiences, these new educators, especially in the special ed arena, will need more support than ever.

As we look toward reopening schools, it's not just time for addressing an unprecedented learning loss crisis. It's time for laying a policy foundation to enable schools to provide students with individualized learning experiences so they can thrive, says DA guest columnist Scott Muri.