One danger is, of course, thinking that we knew then what we know now about how Covid spread. We forget just how little we really knew early on and how tough it became to make any decisions after matters became loyalty tests for different groups. Having taught throughout this period, either via webcam or later face to face, I recall mostly just how little anyone really knew. The 1.1 million American deaths, highest of any country, remain a very scary number. I am concerned that we’re not prepared for the next pandemic. I also think that students do indeed deserve additional tutoring or other support to make up for what they’ve lost. My first post closure face to face class were shell shocked—took us awhile to reach equilibrium.
You’re not alone in exploring this issue: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/05/wheres-the-gop-soul-searching-for-getting-covid-wrong.html
The comments are the more intriguing part.
One danger is, of course, thinking that we knew then what we know now about how Covid spread. We forget just how little we really knew early on and how tough it became to make any decisions after matters became loyalty tests for different groups. Having taught throughout this period, either via webcam or later face to face, I recall mostly just how little anyone really knew. The 1.1 million American deaths, highest of any country, remain a very scary number. I am concerned that we’re not prepared for the next pandemic. I also think that students do indeed deserve additional tutoring or other support to make up for what they’ve lost. My first post closure face to face class were shell shocked—took us awhile to reach equilibrium.
I personally feel sorry for BOTH of Meghan's husbands.