Indianapolis Public Schools created free virtual learning pods. It took a ‘herculean effort.’

Chalkbeat: As more and more pricey learning pods for the wealthy and privileged sprout up around the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, school leaders like Indianapolis Public Schools’ Superintendent Aleesia Johnson are finding ways to educate their neediest students.

With the district starting the year entirely online, Johnson created four learning pods for students who are homeless or who have special needs. The learning pods offer small groups of students a place to do schoolwork while supervised by an adult in the room.

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