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Sherman A1

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1. Interesting

Reply to PJMcK (Original post)

Wed Jul 8, 2020, 04:03 PM

Jul 2020

schooling is going to be changing. Remote learning through Zoom (or whatever platform) along with something as you mentioned in home schooling along with some in classroom or labs will be the future. As to the expense, well. School buildings, campuses, buses and such are expensive to operate and maintain. Costs can be shifted as the transition occurs.

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Here's a thought experiment regarding schools [View all] PJMcK Jul 2020 OP

Interesting Sherman A1 Jul 2020 #1

Good point regarding the costs shifting PJMcK Jul 2020 #3

Even with a vaccine Sherman A1 Jul 2020 #6

That would be a great alternative, but my oldest is just entering Kindergarten HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #2

Younger children's education was one of the biggest problems even before the Covid-19 crisis PJMcK Jul 2020 #4

Yes, we are indeed experiencing the Covid Kid Crisis. HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #5

While this kind of high quality home schooling is wonderful, PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2020 #7

You're absolutely correct PJMcK Jul 2020 #8