Author's posts
Apr 14
“Now is the time to imagine a post-corona future that is kinder, gentler, and more supportive of the weak, the sick, and the vulnerable. Let’s not resurrect bad habits. Instead, let’s seek transformation and renewal.”Andrew Fiala Fresno State
“stop hurting our health and our relationships by striving so relentlessly and breathlessly after success as the world defines it. “
Apr 13
Q & A with Rand educational researchers on COVID-19 shifts to online education
“four RAND education researchers discuss how this situation might exacerbate educational inequities, how districts and teachers are innovating and what they need, and what parents can do.”
Apr 13
Rebuilding connections with students during the pandemic when schools are closed
“In this new environment, schools and districts have tried to create some unique shared experiences, teachers driving their cars parade-style through students’ neighborhoods, creating “we miss you” montage videos, and organizing virtual spirit weeks. They’re also turning to smaller, ongoing ways to rebuild that community.”
Apr 13
Classroom circle time moves online during Coronovirus pandemic
“Some pre-K and elementary teachers have started to move circle time, a daily fixture in many early years classrooms, online. “
Apr 13
2 minute video on Community Circles: virtually and face to face to build and maintain relationships
Every class online or face to face can start with a quick opening and closing circle that’s often known as a Check in or a Check out.
Apr 13
Hope in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic: positive change is possible
“We have reached a crossroads, we have emerged from what we assumed was normality, things have suddenly overturned. One of our main tasks now – especially those of us who are not sick, are not frontline workers, and are not dealing with other economic or housing difficulties – is to understand this moment, what it might require of us, and what it might make possible.”
Apr 08
3 ways to promote student reflection and social connection: One caring teacher’s experience with digital pedagogy
Technology in teaching can create more barriers so here’s one experienced teacher’s suggestions to humanize the pedagogy.
Apr 02
Practical suggestions for running an online circle in times of physical distancing
“Over the past two decades in the Restorative Justice movement, we have been nurturing relationships as the basis of healthy community and as a critical part of any response to the disruption of
healthy community. That relational work has been done primarily in physical face-to-face presence
with one another. The COVID19 pandemic has severely limited our ability to be physically present with one another. Consequently, many people are seeking ways to continue relational work
by other means—other than being in the same physical space. ” Kay Pranis
Apr 02
7 ways to maintain relationships during a school closure
“the research is clear and has been for some time: when kids spend their daytime hours in safe, supportive schools where adults work every day to build strong relationships with every student, they are simply better, more engaged learners.”