'Pandemic pods' a new trend in schooling for Canadian kids
Toronto-based educational strategist Dwayne Matthews told CTV's Your Morning that some parents are creating their own private classrooms run by one of the parents, a tutor or a school teacher with a small number of elementary-aged children, establishing their own schooling bubble.
"I was actually on the phone late last night speaking to a mom from a mom's group… and they were talking about pandemic pods outside. Creating something outside that could be temporary and eventually moved to someone's home."Matthews said the subjects taught in these pods and the person teaching them can vary.
While the concept may seem strange to some, Matthews said teaching through a pandemic pod is an opportunity for innovation in education. For teachers worried about being forced back into crowded classrooms, the chance to earn the same or more income at a lower risk of exposure by working in a pod can be enticing.
However, pandemic pods can come with a high price tag, creating concerns among school administrators that these pods will widen gaps between high and low-income families.
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