In the beginning months of 2020, the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was causing a worldwide pandemic, affecting individuals, families, communities, and nations. Many lives were drastically affected when governments decided to shut down to prevent the spreading of this virus. Teachers and students had to quickly adapt to learning online or in…

America's K-12 education system faces three significant challenges: (1) increased global demands for skilled workers, (2) significant financial shortfalls, and (3) a looming teacher shortage. Independently, these factors present significant challenges for U.S. schools. In combination, they create a national imperative for swift action to create a…