Columbia Public School parents cope with decision to go all virtual learning

Some parents were upset Tuesday over the Columbia Public School Board’s decision to have most students start the year online instead of attending class in person. Board members said they approved their all-virtual learning plan because there were too many coronavirus cases throughout the school district. Columbia Public Schools administrators sent a letter to parents saying they were grateful for patience, flexibility and understanding as students stay out of school buildings during September. District leaders were not giving advice to working parents because they said each family situation was different.