June-Tired: Boosting Morale When a Pandemic Drags On
Teachers are dedicated. They’re trying to make the best of the challenges that the pandemic is presenting. But their stress levels are months ahead of what they should be.
Mental Health & Well-being
Kids First, Content Second: Teaching Through COVID-19
Would K–12 students be able to maintain physical distance? Could they keep their mouths and noses covered? COVID-19 seemed to present a daunting classroom-management challenge.
Teaching from Behind a Screen
Once the school where I teach began giving lessons online through Google Meet, it didn’t take long to realize that teaching behind a screen is not the same as teaching in a school.
Who is WHO? Examining the Role of the World Health Organization
Since its inception, the WHO has been responsible for unprecedented global initiatives in public health.
Teaching in the Year of COVID: A Reflection
In-person instruction has been a common source of stress during what I have dubbed “The Year of COVID,” with instructions on how to teach changing by the second.
Not Being Good Enough: The Price of Digital Citizenship
The digital world can either serve as a confidence-enhancer or self-esteem-suppressor, depending on how it is used.
Circadian Rhythms: Screens and Kids
I see sleepy kids every day in my 8th grade English class. Their heads are drooping. Their eyes are barely open. Their energy is low.
Masks and Social Distance: Helping Students with Hearing Loss
As school districts nationwide grapple with re-entry concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, the most basic needs of some of our most vulnerable children may be overlooked.
Hunger Pangs: Addressing Food Insecurity in Schools
While a range of programs aim to ensure kids have ready access to healthy meals throughout the school day, many K–12 students aren’t getting the food they need.
Kid-Free Holiday Options
For teachers who spend all their professional time surrounded by the K–12 crowd, an adult-only vacation destination may be just what is required to recharge the batteries.