During a visit last month to a private school in Michigan, amid a global pandemic that has disrupted every aspect of American life, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos called remote learning “a tragedy.”

As a veteran educator who has spent years exploring the vast possibilities of blended learning and educational technology, I wholeheartedly disagree. But even if her assessment were true, shouldn’t it be her responsibility to help address the problem?

Fortunately, my state and national unions — the Michigan Education Association and National Education Association – have stepped forward to fill the void.

Source: Opinion | Dear Betsy DeVos and Michigan lawmakers: Here’s what educators need | Bridge Michigan