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COVID-19 concerns has some Manitoba parents looking at alternate education plans
COVID-19 pandemic.The Manitoba Association of Schooling at Home says they’ve seen an influx of parents inquiring about homeschooling options.“Homeschooling might be the route for some folks because what the government has put out is not going to be helpful if children or staff and teachers have family who are immuno-compromised or they might be dealing with anxiety, so there are going to be people who are looking for alternative ways to educate,” said Rachael Fecyk-Lamb, an advisory team member with MASH.Fecyk-Lamb says in the past 24 hours, the association has received more inquiries from parents and some parents have already signed up as new members.“Just since the decision came out people are reacting and looking at options,” she said,