Our Schools. Our Community.
Our schools, their approach to instruction, and their instructional practices were built around the very thing that spreads the virus the most: close, regular, sustained, interaction between diverse groups of children, teachers, parents, and staff. So what do we do now?
The impact of COVID-19 is not inevitable. To reopen our schools safely, we need to pivot from the public policy failures of recent months to embrace proven methods to beat back the pandemic.
Ever wonder how kids of different ages have experienced the distance learning of the past few months? I spoke to a elementary, middle, and high school student to find out. Here’s what they told me.
Want critical thinkers who can spot lies and don’t fall for conspiracy theories? Teach more social studies!
K12, Inc. and its charter schools are siphoning tax dollars to private shareholders during the pandemic. Don’t you think we should be paying attention?
A recent social media post about inequality and grading trivializes the real problem and sells moral outrage at the expense of meaningful change.
We have a new cell phone rule at our house for the new school year. Check it out, plus share how YOU balance phones, screens, homework, and family.
Do you know someone headed off for college this fall? Have them subscribe to my shiny new email series of tips and advice for college students! It’s free and anyone can sign up.
Lots of rumors of threats left many LMMS parents and students unsettled. Here’s some thoughts on how to judge stories we hear about school safety, the real-life dangers of safety rumors, and why it isn’t possible to share every single detail of every school incident.
