Where Our Community Stays Connected
We’re approaching the third month of school closures, but we know that you still miss your students just as much. While schools have settled into distance learning, that doesn’t change the fact that many are missing face-to-face interaction — educators and students alike!
Read MoreAs school closures continue, teachers all over the nation have been coming up with creative ways to stay in touch with their students and support them from a distance. In addition to creating and sending YouTube videos, teacher parades are another great idea, especially for those who are able to leave their homes and maintain social distancing.
Read MoreHow can K-12 schools and districts create shared experiences and deeper connection with their families, without face-to-face on campus events? Live interaction is still possible with large school groups! Here are 4 examples of schools and districts running large group events through virtual means.
Read MoreAs educators brainstorm ways to keep students engaged, stay connected and keep the fun alive, many are turning to virtual scavenger hunts. It’s a great activity for students to think critically, evaluate their surroundings, get moving, engage with each other, share pieces of their lives and feel connected with their classmates!
Read MoreNational Volunteer Appreciation week may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean appreciation has to end too! Now more than ever, it’s incredibly important to show each other support, appreciation and unite together as a community.
Read MoreSchools are taking action to maintain an ongoing discussion about self care and mental health with students and staff, especially as schools continue distance learning through the end of the academic year. Here are four activities we found for teachers and parents who are looking to find out how students are faring.
Read MoreThere are tons of questions when it comes to distance learning — and the answers widely vary depending on district, school, neighborhood and individual family. So to answer these questions, why not get to the source?
Read MoreAs students continue distance learning, they may be feeling out of touch from school faculty and their usual learning environment. Making regular videos to remind students that you appreciate them and their work is a great way to support them through these uncertain times.
Read MoreAs we transition to online learning and practice social distancing amidst COVID-19, it may be challenging to keep up with routines and traditions. Keep spirits high and help make this weekend fun for your community by hosting a virtual Easter event!
Read MorePick a teacher. Write a note. Be it a postcard, a message through your school’s communication portal, an email, or something else, they’re rockstars right now. Here are example messages to start you off.
Read MoreJust because school buildings have closed, doesn’t mean you have to cancel your spirit week plans. Consider implementing a virtual spirit week — even if you weren’t going to have a spirit week to begin with! It’s a great way to keep school spirit up and maintain a sense of community. Many students are missing their classmates, and so seeing pictures of each other engaging in a fun, school-wide event is sure to keep “spirits high.”
Read MoreMany are using video conference tools like Zoom to meet with their students live, which is a wonderful way to stay connected in these unprecedented times! Also consider other ways you can leverage these tools — like meeting with a translator and sharing the recording with your school community.
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