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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.” quote by Mary Katharine Ham
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“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.”

Mary Katharine Ham

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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.

Key Takeaway

Address hidden costs before politicizing education.

Themes

education policy politics social impact

Mood

critical concerned

Type

analytical advocacy

When to use this quote

  • school closures
  • political campaigns
  • parental advocacy

Key Concepts

equity public health community trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies can mitigate these costs?
  • How can parents influence education policy?
A Different Perspective

Solutions require bipartisan cooperation, not just critique.

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