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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Achievement gap will broaden regardless b/c it's mostly due to parenting/home environment, and schools closed == total parent influence.  [/quote]

Exactly, the ones who can "will" during this crisis already have tech and ensure their kids are doing something...

Unusual circumstances, call for thinking outside the box but can't magic something out of the air. If you have a parent or responsible adult at home and access to the Internet there is a lot you can ensure your child learns at home with the access of a library card you have access to many learning opps…

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Yes. I work from home when possible right now. My HS kids now have a schedule to follow and AP or other resource to continue their learning. It was frustrating to hear my kids say their teachers indicated most work would be review and nothing will be graded. But after some conversation, they mostly get it. 
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I worry about the gap widening .[/b] Especially given the variation in the home in which kids are essentially “quarantined” with/without supervision or enrichment  (e.g., online library - so thankful I’d paid my recent fine!)  Or free of mental health substance abuse etc   [/quote]

You needn't. My HS kid is working because of AP tests, but my MS kid is doing the least possible amount of work with the greatest possible amount of reluctance and complaining. You can ensure that your child has access to learning, but you can't ensure that your child learns.[/quote]

This is true even when everyone is at school. The motivated kids will always move ahead of those who are unmotivated.[/quote]

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