OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The Osceola County School Board called an emergency virtual meeting on Thursday morning as administrators prepare for digital learning next week.
They say there's still a limited amount of laptops for all students. "We are working to try to do one laptop per child for students in grades 4 through 12 as needed.
Unfortunately, we may run out of devices that have been reserved today," Superintendent Debra Pace said. School officials explained several students could share a laptop if they live in the same home or they can use a smartphone or tablet in the meantime.
Middle and elementary school students will be able to do paper packets as well. "One of the most significant challenges has been WiFi access.