CA College Students are urging Gov. Newsom to Cancel instruction for the Spring 2020 Term

Quote from the online petition

"CA Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced CA public schools will be closed indefinitely until the Summer amid the fear and concerns over COVID 19, however, I urge Gov. Newsom to cancel instruction for the spring 2020 semester at all public colleges, before millions of college students will be negatively affected.

Given that the recent panic and negative effects that COVID 19 has had on our daily lives, schools have done a tremendous job in accommodating students through online alternatives for in-person classes, despite many of the on-campus facilities closing and instructors rapidly adjusting schedules and lesson plans. While college institutions should be applauded for their tremendous efforts to do so, I argue that we need to essentially cancel instruction of the spring 2020 semester.

Why? On-line instruction through zoom conferences or through skype are inadequate for many college students in providing an efficient learning environment. College students are already facing issues like academic pressure, homelessness, and student loan debt. We can not expect college students to conduct research, do their assignments, or classwork without negative effects on their grades or academic record. Moreover, many students without computer access in their homes cannot possibly continue with their studies. I strongly urge CA Gov. Newsom, along with the cooperation of the University of California (UC), California State Universities (CSU), and California Community Colleges (CCC), to cancel instruction at public colleges for the spring 2020 semester"

Submitted March 20, 2020 at 07:38PM by Beto650 https://ift.tt/2J2NYTv