The world of #education is no stranger to unfounded mandates. WI’ll the push to #ReopeningSchools be added to the list? Yes, the socialization aspect of #schooling is critical to development, but at what cost!
Each new day lies before us like a path of untrodden snow. Be careful how you tread because every mark will show. Be intentional with your steps today.
People’s trust in government has been on a decline during #coronavirus#pandemic. Learn more about trends in different countries from our latest survey highlights at https://t.co/pKP4wrYyCl #LifewithCorona@LwC_survey
#ReopeningSchools is an emotional issue for all stakeholders. In my recent blog https://t.co/On4Nzg4u3g provides some ideas to help #Students#Teachers#CentralOffice deal with the unpredictable phenomenon.
Project-based learning helps students retain content longer and helps them demonstrate better problem-solving skills.
Learn more about what PBL research tells us: https://t.co/lPmn6IIOkz.
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"IT REALLY IS REMARKABLE" - The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust has found that of the 2,000 or so homeless people that have been tested for COVID-19 in the county, less than 1% are positive. https://t.co/yO27szCtnt
Schools should strive to maintain as much continuity as possible.
Step one should be a concerted effort to pay and retain teachers during the crisis. They'll be key to reopening schools quickly, and could provide some much-needed stability for students https://t.co/ECWSn2t6QM
➡️Abuse
➡️Alcoholism
➡️Depression
➡️Disability
➡️Marital breakdown
In homes where the above — not to mention unemployment and Covid-19 illness — are prevalent, concentrated learning becomes almost impossible https://t.co/ckpmenkdgb
During a normal summer, students lose one month’s worth of learning, with math retention taking the biggest hit.
The pandemic will exacerbate those losses. Estimates show that students could be as much as a year behind by the time they return in the fall https://t.co/0DvytCmQsa
For children, keeping K-12 schools closed is a cure that’s worse than the disease.
Children rarely suffer any severe consequences of Covid-19, and they are at risk of suffering academically and emotionally if they miss more months of school https://t.co/nJU2c7XvcD
Educators and schools across the nation are planning anti-racist work. How will you ensure your school isn’t just going through the motions? Start by asking these key questions.
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A1: Teaching the WHOLE child is paramount. If physical& mental wellness are not solid, or cared for, the learning of any content won’t follow. Show you care about students as PEOPLE and students will care about your class & YOU! #teachpos#SeeServeConnect