The new PBS docu-series The Class follows Mr. Cam, a beloved college advisor at Deer Valley High School, as he navigates the challenges brought on by COVID-19 during the 2020-2021 school year. Initially intending to document in-person interactions, filmmakers shifted focus to showcase the impact of remote learning on students and advisors. The series emphasizes the critical role of advisors like Mr. Cam in guiding students amidst increasingly difficult circumstances, while also shedding light on the overwhelming 482:1 student-to-counselor ratio that highlights systemic educational challenges.
COVID-19 brought unprecedented challenges to educators, forcing a shift to remote learning that disrupted students' futures and the traditional advisor-student relationship.
The filmmakers aimed to highlight the importance of school advisors like Mr. Cam, showcasing their role amid the chaos of the 2020-2021 school year.
The Class illustrates the challenges faced by schools during the pandemic and the immense ratio of students to counselors, drawing attention to a critical issue.
As remote learning became the norm, the filmmakers captured the impact of these changes on students and their journey towards higher education.
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