Meeting the Emotional Needs of Your Child in COVID-19
Since the pandemic began, school districts have been doing their best to navigate our new normal. Teachers and staff have trained to administer instruction through various online platforms. Our primary concerns concern remains: how do we keep our children academically up to date? How do we maintain their rigorous course load with remote learning? Now […]
Online Learning and COVID-19: How Do Colleges Adjust?
For high school juniors and seniors, preparing for college can be stressful. As schools switch from in-person to online learning due to the coronavirus pandemic, this stress may be compounded by the fact that colleges are physically closed. Your carefully constructed college timeline might seem in jeopardy. However, there are ways to adapt to these […]
Are School Expectations Too Low or Too High?
School expectations and student workload are always topics of conversation in education. With rigorous statewide testing and the newly adopted Common Core State Standards, schools have received backlash. Students, teachers, and parents argue that the expectations for students are too high. You may agree or disagree with this statement. However, it is a proven fact […]
How Will the End of School Year 2020 Be Different?
We’ve finally made it to June! I’m sure you’re starting to feel some sense of relief, just like me, that summer is almost here. Many students only have a few weeks left of remote learning. Many seniors have already had their virtual commencements. As a former teacher, the end of the school year has always […]
No Grades, No Problem! Or Is It?
Initially, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. we believed that schools would be closed for a few weeks. Well, here we are. Those 2 weeks turned into 2 months. Those 2 months have now turned into the remainder of the school year continuing online learning. There is even some uncertainty about whether students will […]
The Remote Learning Slump
We’ve been in quarantine for months due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus. There are still so many unanswered questions and anxieties. When will we return to school? Is the rest of the year really canceled? How will I keep up with my classes? Will my child be ready for school in the fall? […]
Remote Learning and Staying Connected with Friends
With COVID-19 affecting currently affecting most countries, social distancing is an important step in slowing the viral spread. Because of this, many students are now engaged in remote learning. However, it’s easy to feel isolated without seeing your classmates and friends in person, and this can lead to negative feelings. It’s important to find ways […]