The pandemic has undoubtedly thrown a wrench into children’s education when schools shuttered to stem the spread of COVID-19.
For many parents, it was an added challenge of becoming a teacher while also working from home. With the Manitoba School Boards Association doubting schools will reopen in September, one expert thinks other eased restrictions could be the ticket to helping families whose kitchen tables have turned into home offices and classrooms during the pandemic.
Dr. John Murray, a University of Manitoba curriculum expert, said it’s nearly impossible to replicate classroom-level productivity — especially while juggling work obligations.