Monday, August 10, 2020

Commonwealth Magazine: "Parents turning to ‘pandemic pods’ and ‘microschools’"

 From CommonWealth Magazine we share an article of interest for Franklin:

"WHEN NORTH ANDOVER SCHOOLS closed in March, Jennifer Quadrozzi’s family formed a quarantine pod with three other neighborhood families. 

Quadrozzi’s seven-year-old daughter now had eight other children, ages two to nine, to play with. The kids would learn at their respective homes in the mornings, then play together in the afternoon.  

Now, the families, who are worried about coronavirus exposure if their children return to school in person, have started talking about forming a learning pod this fallThe mothers would rotate as proctors, and students would get together each day to do the work assigned by the school district. Quadrozzi works from home selling skin care products so she has a flexible schedule. Another mother would have to take time off work.   

Weve been together since March, made sacrifices to make sure our families are safe and healthy,” Quadrozzi said. “Whats changing in September? Nothing.”

 Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) https://commonwealthmagazine.org/education/parents-turning-to-pandemic-pods-and-microschools/

Malia and Sam Owens learning together. Their mother Davina Owens plans to homeschool them this year. (Courtesy Davina Owens)
Malia and Sam Owens learning together. Their mother Davina Owens plans to homeschool them this year. (Courtesy Davina Owens)


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