As classrooms slowly reopen, a new divide is emerging in U.S. education. Private schools are experiencing record enrollment as parents seek in-person learning options, while public schools grapple with budget cuts and remote-learning challenges. ๐๐ป
Experts warn the pandemic is creating a 'two-tier system' fueled by unequal resources. While private institutions invest in smaller classes and hybrid setups, many public schools face overcrowded virtual classrooms and tech shortages. One parent told us: 'It feels like watching the class divide go viral.'
The trend raises tough questions about long-term impacts on student outcomes. Could this become education's 'Great Unraveling'? ๐ง With vaccination rates rising, all eyes are on how schools will address this growing equity gap in the 2021-2022 academic year.
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