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The district relied on individual schools to call families, while its department of research, assessment and data conducted surveys at individual school sites to find out whether families had an internet connection and computer access. In August 2020, they launched a “Tech Check” survey to collect that data. for only a few weeks.
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Related: Communities hit hardest by the pandemic, already struggling, could face a dropout cliff. Proponents of pods are encouraged by student survey results and other data to date. She plans to stick with her “beautiful” kids and see them through graduation. They’ve been through a lot,” said Rubio. They need a mentor.”.
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Greenville schools have some of the highest school dropout rates in the state, and Johnson also viewed staying at home as necessary to defend her children’s chances of living an easier life. “I By the second week of the school closures, she’d sent out a survey to each family asking about their internet access.
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