Breaks from screen time are not only good for children’s eyes, but also their mental and emotional well-being, says Daniele Massey, a teacher in DoDEA’s virtual school since 2015.

Whether it’s paying for child care or scaling back work hours, school at home comes with a price tag for military parents.

When K-12 schools went remote this spring, some military families had to buy new computers or pay extra for faster internet.