Three Reasons Private Schools Can Help the Education Gap

Annandale VA

08 October, 2021

1:35 PM

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Westminster School, a pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade private school located in Annandale, Virginia, offers students from all backgrounds the opportunity to access the educational resources they need to succeed. As the educational gap increases due to the pandemic, the school firmly believes private schools are uniquely positioned to help students and parents bridge this gap. What Is the Education Gap? The COVID-19 pandemic has changed multiple aspects of people's lives, which include education and work. Many children spent most of 2020 either in a virtual classroom or not learning at all. According to this assessment, this contributed to 63 percent of parents feeling their child was behind academically, compared to a normal school year. (Half said a little behind, and another 13 percent said quite a bit behind.) Additionally, only 51 percent of parents were extremely or very confident their child is well prepared for the next grade. According to this US Department of Education report, children in public K–12 schools during the pandemic experienced significant barriers to meaningful access and opportunities. This included problems ranging from a dip in daily instructional time to a curriculum not designed to teach new material but only to review what was already taught. For more information about how the school plans to address the education gap, follow them on Facebook, call the school at (703) 256-3620, contact them via email at [email protected], or visit the campus at 3819 Gallows Rd. Annandale, VA 22003. Read more at:https://www.westminsterschool....