...the entire organization. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, GHAZ transitioned to online instruction in early March. Management reports that the transition was relatively smooth since the network was already utilizing certain online platforms and student engagement was high. GHAZ made additional investments over the summer to make sure that all families had access to Chromebooks or hotspots as necessary. For fall 2020, the school year began on time in August via distance learning and then moved to a hybrid model of instruction across its campuses with a rolling start. Initially about 60% of students returned in person, with the remaining 40% remaining online; in-person attendance is up to about 85% across the network currently, though there is variability by campus. To prepare for in-person education, GHAZ made investments in school safety and campus updates, including modifications to the class schedule, purchasing desk shields, upgrading HVAC systems, and implementing additional cleaning...
