Throughout the school year, students have shifted between remote, hybrid and in-person learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving educators worried about learning loss. One idea to help close the achievement gap is extending the school year into summer. While it may sound like an easy fix, OSBA Senior Attorney Van Keating joins the podcast to discuss what can be a complicated process, requiring considerable negotiations and expense. OSBA members can reach the association's legal division at (855) OSBA-LAW. Get more resources at https://www.ohioschoolboards.org/legal-services. 

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