'Back on Track' proposal would help parents pay for alternative education during COVID-19

Some Pennsylvania parents would prefer to have their children continue learning online rather than going back to school this fall as a safeguard against COVID-19.

Najimah Roberson, a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, resident, falls into this category. All three of her children will be pursuing their education from home during the upcoming school year, and all three will be relying on internet technology. Roberson also recognizes that there might be a limit to how much time and attention some parents can devote to online learning because of their work commitments and other special circumstances.