Renewal– but virtually and socially distanced
I can't mask the pandemic like it isn't happening... 2020 transformed everything. The COVID-19 pandemic changed how the world operated. As of now, classrooms across the country are still virtual or socially distanced to suppress the transmission of the virus. Many classrooms look like the image below: empty. Teachers are adapting to these changes, but are often lacking the resources and support needed. One friend of mine, a school administrator, spoke about how her school district purchased an online teaching platform and teachers were given less than a week to implement it, experiencing technology outages during the process. Other friends of mine who are teachers have spoken about how coworkers got the virus through teaching in person, despite implementing socially distanced policies. This results in schools often being understaffed because of the required quarantines, according to my friend. As schools reopen, the United Nations recommends focusing on equity and inclusion ( ...