Lawmakers should focus on fixing the failures of public schools, not taking over homeschooling – Wirepoints on with Jeff Daly of WZUS Decatur Radio

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Waggs
1 year ago

I’m shocked that graph shows 11% absenteeism during remote learning. Based on the talking heads, shouldn’t it be closer to 0%? Remember all those brave teachers engaging students with super creative lessons? Kids couldn’t wait to log in every morning…

Hello, Indiana!
1 year ago
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And teachers couldn’t wait to log out by noon.

Brian Jones
1 year ago

Can’t disagree with that statement. What are they doing to improve schools?

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