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 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 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 it becomes more clear that schools in many states will remain closed until the end of the school year, many have begun to send out kind messages of solidarity and empathy. While still providing updates, these can help provide comfort and peace in uncertain times, if done right.
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 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 MoreThis is a great way to continue to engage students in learning and spread some cheer. You can do a live read-aloud with Facebook Live or Instagram Live (open to the public), or by using a conferencing tool like Zoom (private — only those with an access link can join). You can also record your read-through before-hand and upload it so students can watch at any time.
Read MoreShare what others in your school community are doing in their day-to-day lives! Many students, parents, and staff are feeling a bit lonely and socially isolated at this time. Ask people to submit videos, pictures, or perhaps just write out what they have been doing and share these out so people feel more connected. It might also give people ideas on what they can do as well!
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