Apr 22
“As uncomfortable as it feels, I am slowly starting to accept that I have no choice but to sit in this moment with my students. There are no clear solutions or quick fixes. I can’t minimize the gravity of this unprecedented crisis for them or myself. For now, the best I can do for my students and myself is to accept that right now, it’s OK to not be OK.” Lory Walker Peroff
Apr 21
“How will we know who we need to apply some extra resources to reach and connect with? Our kids are everywhere.”
Apr 21
“enjoy the hilarity. Silly tools such as rubber ducks work because they channel positive associations from childhood—for bout our students and ourselves. If you let students embrace their silliness, they’ll be more free to express their creativity. This gives you an opportunity to learn more about their personalities. One of the best parts of teaching is the opportunity to connect with our students, and tools like rubber ducks can make these connections even more authentic.”Lindsay Mitchell
Apr 14
Families across the USA interview each other about what it’s like to learn at home since schools closed due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Apr 14
“After about 2 weeks, my head started to clear up. I started zooming out. I started remembering all the other things that were going on. My writing. My business. My family, my-soon-to-be second daughter. And somewhere in the background (even though our puritan, martyrdom education system would rather place it in the foreground), somewhere in the background was school and “distance learning.” Joe Truss
Apr 14
“stop hurting our health and our relationships by striving so relentlessly and breathlessly after success as the world defines it. “
Apr 13
“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
“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
“Some pre-K and elementary teachers have started to move circle time, a daily fixture in many early years classrooms, online. “
Apr 13
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.