States continue to enforce laws that require families to send their children to school or face steep punishments for unexcused absences, including fines, community service and, in some states, arrests.
Persistent equity issues and systemic racism mean returning to normal post-COVID would be "immoral," says Lisa Williams, Baltimore County Public Schools' executive director of equity and cultural proficiency.
Persistent equity issues and systemic racism mean returning to normal post-COVID would be "immoral" for U.S. schools, says Lisa N. Williams, an FETC® keynote speaker.
Distance learning has opened new avenues for bullying while a renewed focus on social justice has educators paying close attention to race-based harassment.
A Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that overturned most provisions in the "Safer at Home" order issued by the state's Department of Health Services in April 2020 will not require students to return to the classroom just yet.
Though sedentary behavior and screen time raise cause for concern, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, experts agree that setting too many boundaries for students can lead to negative outcomes.
Teachers can improve online learning by encouraging parents to expand their concept of instruction. At-home learning activities can include imaginary play, mapping home and yards, and teaching fractions through baking.
