International Boys' Schools Coalition Exploring Boys' Education

S1/Ep.12 - Covid-19 Special: Community in a Time of Distance

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Hear from IBSC member schools worldwide as they share the principles that have guided their transition to online learning, and the platforms and tools that have made their deployment of virtual classrooms possible.

Contributing member schools:

Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys (United States)
Crescent School (Canada)
Jeppe High School for Boys (South Africa)
King Edward’s School (United Kingdom)
Mazenod College (Australia)
Rathkeale College (New Zealand)
Selwyn House School (Canada)
St. Alban’s College (South Africa)
St. Dominic School for Boys (United States)
St. John’s Preparatory School (South Africa)
St. Stithians Boys’ Preparatory School (South Africa)

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17 Apr 2020 English South Africa Education

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