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School's out for Covid

Mar 16, 2020
Jesse Hagopian, an ethnic studies and English language arts teacher from Garfield High School in Seattle, dives into the chaos caused by school closures during the pandemic. He highlights the emotional toll on students and educators, revealing their fears and anxieties. The conversation also delves into how schools adapted by providing meals and maintaining communication amidst technological disparities. Hagopian emphasizes the critical role of schools as societal safety nets during these challenging times.
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ANECDOTE

NYC Kids on School Closures

  • Ben, a sixth grader, and Jonah, a fourth grader, discuss school closures in NYC due to COVID-19.
  • They share their feelings about the situation, ranging from boredom to fear.
ANECDOTE

Kids on COVID Fears

  • Jonah isn't scared of the virus, citing low mortality rates for his age group.
  • Ben expresses fear, acknowledging Jonah's estimates might be inaccurate and focusing on worst-case scenarios.
INSIGHT

Teacher's Perspective on Closures

  • Lauren Gardner, an 8th-grade teacher in Brooklyn, describes her school's diverse, low-income student population.
  • She details the initial uncertainty and evolving plans as school closures became imminent.
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