The Why: Philly Explained

Not all remote learning is created equal

11.19.2020 - By WHYYPlay

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

As more schools decide to stay remote during the pandemic, education advocates worry about the effects of virtual learning, especially on socialization and early literacy. Keystone Crossroads reporters Miles Bryan and Emily Rizzo have been spending time with families across the economic spectrum who have been striving to help their kids get what they need out of remote learning. They say parents have been doing everything from creating learning pods lead by private tutors to utilizing city-provided programs housed in recreation centers — all evidence the pandemic is further exposing the opportunity gaps between rich and poor students that have long existed. 

More episodes from The Why: Philly Explained