A principal says her NSW school was 'forgotten about' during the coronavirus pandemic as none of her students were able to homeschool due to the lack of equipment and internet.
A principal says her school was "forgotten about" during the coronavirus pandemic, with none of her students able to take part in online learning.The principal of Cabbage Tree Island Public School said it is among the top 5 per cent most disadvantaged in NSWThe Department of Education sent out nine iPads to the school last week
As other students across the state were taking part in zoom meetings with teachers and logging into online classes, she was printing and posting out hard copies of lessons. "I have spoken to numerous principal colleagues who have not received their devices either, and some have been informed that their order will not be delivered due to lack of devices."
"The education system has unequal structures that have become visible now through this remote online learning period," he said. "If you happen to be a child in a family that struggles to be connected, of course you are pretty much left behind," Professor Sahlberg said.
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