Consider This: Why Some Black And Hispanic Parents Want To Keep Remote Learning

As the risk from COVID-19 declines, many public school students and parents in Boston are embracing the return of in-person learning. But for some parents of color, remote learning is a matter of keeping their students psychologically safe.

A recent survey by the Boston Public Schools found that more than half of Black families would likely send their child to a virtual school next fall. Forty-seven percent of Hispanic families said the same thing. Just 15 percent of white families showed a high level of interest.

Consider This co-host Paris Alston speaks with WGBH education reporter Meg Woolhouse, who has been following the story.