School in the time of Coronavirus #3 – Some Questions
Sadly, this post consists mostly of questions.
What is the impact that the pandemic-induced closure of America’s public schools has had and will have on our children? How are families coping with teaching and learning at home? How are teachers coping with learning the new skills needed to reach their students?
How will public education cope with the economic loss that is sure to come from the coronavirus pandemic? Where does the education of children rank as a priority for state and federal policymakers? Whose voice will be raised in support of public schools?
What will public education look like post-pandemic? Will public education continue to exist? Will states have enough money to fully fund public schools.
Indiana funds three different school systems — public schools, privately run charter schools, and private/parochial schools. How will we have enough money to pay for even one of these three publicly funded school systems? Who will be shortchanged?
ADJUSTMENTS
Teachers, parents, and students have had to adjust to a new model of school. For those with internet access online school has become the norm with daily lessons, group video chats, and independent study. Parents are learning what it means to be a first-year teacher. Young children are losing out on important CONTINUE READING: School in the time of Coronavirus #3 – Some Questions | Live Long and Prosper
