Six major themes came out of this work, asking 1 simple question to Black families, "What do you like about virtual school?" Themes in no particular order.
1. Kids experienced less microagressions, explored more in the NYT article below.
1. Kids experienced less microagressions, explored more in the NYT article below.
https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1321485678505582597
2. Kids get to learn in a living environment. "My child is free! Free to sit down, lie down, hang up-side down. Free to do his work in the way that works for him."
3. Disrupts the school-to-prison pipeline.
"There's no SROs (school resources officers) at home."
"My ADHD child paces, it helps him stay focused. He's increased two math levels since he's been home where he can pace in peace."
"There's no SROs (school resources officers) at home."
"My ADHD child paces, it helps him stay focused. He's increased two math levels since he's been home where he can pace in peace."
4. Increased parent involvement.
"If I have a question, I can get on the camera and ask."
Parents also stated they have a better understanding of the material and how it is taught, allowing them to reiterate it with their children after school.
"If I have a question, I can get on the camera and ask."
Parents also stated they have a better understanding of the material and how it is taught, allowing them to reiterate it with their children after school.
5. Financial savings.
Most schools did not mandate school supply list, parents reported savings on gas, school uniforms, and school lunches.
Most schools did not mandate school supply list, parents reported savings on gas, school uniforms, and school lunches.
6. Logistics.
No commutes, no long days followed by aftercare and homework with tired children, no hard morning routunes. Way more family time.
No commutes, no long days followed by aftercare and homework with tired children, no hard morning routunes. Way more family time.
*loving environment
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