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Parents Who Canâ•Žt Afford Internet For Online Learning Still Waiting For Help Promised By The Government | Kawartha 411 KAWARTHA LAKES-Stephanie Telford feels like the education system has let her down. The local mom of two kids in Junior Kindergarten and Grade 2 says having her kids home from school hasn't been easy as she juggles a new job while her husband has recently been laid off. The family of four has felt the negative effects of the pandemic and say they simply cannot afford to sign up for a one year contract for high speed internet at this time. But while the school board has said that they will provide families with assistance during shut downs, Telford says that has not been her experience during these difficult times. "Essentially I feel let down by the education system," she said. "Our principal has been very hot and cold, she doesn't seem to know what is going on, one second it's yes I can do this then the Photo by Meru Bi from Pexels Parents Who Can't Afford Internet For Online Learning Still Waiting Fo... https://www.kawartha411.ca/2021/01/17/parents-who-cant-afford-interne... 1 of 3 1/18/2021, 9:31 AM