All,
I may have missed this discussion already -- what has been the TUG view on Pandemic Pods?
We are considering one here -- hiring a private teacher to instruct a group of 6+ high school sophomores. We are still working on details (is it a tutor to supplement the basically worthless distance learning, or is it true home schooling, which is challenging to ensure we meet the academic requirements.) Not sure yet what we will do.
My primary concern for Jack is not the academic advancement, it is to prevent social deterioration. Depression and anxiety have been issues for him historically and another year of distance learning can only exacerbate this. We are also considering establishing a surrogate class room for his classmates and inviting a number of class mates to come (there are only 22 sophomores in the entire class -- it's a tiny school -- with outdoor classrooms -- in San Diego -- but it's shut down).
I recognize that Jack has a significant advantage because we can do this -- and I read about people who believe Pandemic Pods exacerbate inequality, but I worry about my son's mental well-being and I have the means to do something about it. Is that wrong??
No good answers here....tough stuff....
Best,
Greg