The school year is starting back up and among the challenges brought on by the pandemic is the gap in learning among students of all ages, as well as the nationwide teacher shortage. We’ll speak with educators and administrators about this historic problem, and how parents can help prepare their kids for success despite these hardships. Our panelists are:

• Katie Harmon, Peer Consultant at USD 259
• Suzanne Perez, KMUW's Education Reporter

Stream the live conversation starting at 5 p.m. here at http://engageict.org or on KMUW's Facebook page.