The coronavirus recession has put low-income high school students in a tough spot.  One survey shows more than half of public school families in Los Angeles have endured a job loss during the pandemic. As a result, many working-age students went out looking for jobs or picked up more hours. As summer break begins, some high school principals are wondering:  could some of these students be at risk of dropping out?

<p>The coronavirus recession has put low-income high school students in a tough spot.&nbsp; One survey shows more than half of public school families in Los Angeles have endured a job loss during the pandemic. As a result, many working-age students went out looking for jobs or picked up more hours. As summer break begins, some high school principals are wondering:&nbsp; could some of these students be at risk of dropping out?</p>

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