Economist Podcasts Those who can, teach! The case for reopening schools
Apr 29, 2020
Sasha Nelta, The Economist's public policy editor, dives into the urgent need to reopen schools, emphasizing the alarming consequences of closures on students' education and widening disparities. Idris Kalun, U.S. policy correspondent, discusses the Trump administration's rollback on environmental regulations and its puzzling impacts on public health. The conversation also touches on peculiar income disclosure issues faced by urban Kenyans and how these influence personal financial dynamics. A thought-provoking exploration of education and environmental policy awaits!
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The Widening Gap in Education
- School closures are widening the gap between students with different socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Those with better access to technology and stable internet are progressing, while others are falling behind.
Disparity in Remote Learning Resources
- Kate Stockings, a teacher at Hampstead School, highlights the disparity in remote learning.
- Some students have laptops and Wi-Fi, while others share phones and rely on limited mobile data.
Costs of Closed Schools Outweighing Benefits
- Sasha Nelta argues that the costs of keeping schools closed, especially regarding educational inequality, are outweighing the benefits.
- It's time to discuss reopening schools.