The New York Times– We asked students, from kindergarten to 12th grade, what it’s like to learn from home. Here’s what they had to say, in their own words — and drawings. Kids are getting more bored by the day. We wish we could go back to school to see our friends. But some of … Read More
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Distance Learning Stress is Building: Time to Reflect and Reset
Most students are about three and a half weeks into learning from home and the stress is building. This is very normal in an unfamiliar situation like the one that students are stuck in now. The current stress that adolescents are experiencing is exacerbated by the fact that they are not fully developed physically or … Read More
Distance Learning Reveals Study Skills Deficiencies
By now, you’ve probably heard someone talk about the good that will come from our current situation; whether it be stronger family bonds, an appreciation for what is really important in life, or pollutant relief for the environment. When looking back on bad situations, humans are often left with two questions to answer: How prepared … Read More
Interview With a Teacher: Distance Learning During Coronavirus Pandemic
Schools are closed across the country and our education system has shifted to distance learning, for the foreseeable future. This is quite a seismic shift in the education world. Most people rushed to internet search engines looking for information and advice regarding distance learning. After a couple weeks of distance learning, most information online talks … Read More
Encourage Students to Shine in These Troubled Times: 5 Tips for Self-Learning
Sadly, the Coronavirus pandemic has halted classroom momentum for teachers across the country. Undoubtedly, teachers are going to great lengths in an effort to keep the momentum moving forward; dedication to their students has been unwavering. Teachers, parents, and students alike are experiencing feelings of worry and frustration as they try to attain achievement under … Read More
Activities for Adolescents During Coronavirus School Closures
Spring break is over, but schools are still closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. This means your children are at home every hour of everyday for at least a couple more weeks. These are certainly uncharted waters for all of us. Most schools will be engaging students in some form of distance learning which means … Read More