The high academic and social costs of remote learning and…
“The high academic and social costs of remote learning and closed schools are now indisputable, but there was also a political cost. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia capitalized on it by appealing to frustrated parents in 2021.”
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Remote learning imposes academic, social, and political costs, exploited by politicians.
In simple terms: Remote schooling has hidden costs used used for political gain.
Address hidden costs before politicizing education.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- school closures
- political campaigns
- parental advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can mitigate these costs?
- How can parents influence education policy?
Solutions require bipartisan cooperation, not just critique.