K-12 education and the importance of schools have been at the forefront of the national discourse since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Nick and Calvin are joined by three educators from across the United States to discuss their experience teaching through this unprecedented time. Their discussion highlights the challenges of remote learning, the importance of adaptability, and the resilience of students.
Show Notes
K-12 education and the importance of schools have been at the forefront of the national discourse since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Nick and Calvin are joined by three educators from across the United States to discuss their experience teaching through this unprecedented time. Their discussion highlights the challenges of remote learning, the importance of adaptability, and the resilience of students.
Thank you to our guests: Denzel Smith from Camden, NJ; Sean Patterson from Milwaukee, WI; and Robyn Seelye from Lansing, MI!
Sources for this episode include:
- Cameron, Peter. “Rural Schools Have Battled Bad Internet, Low Attendance and Academic Decline Through the Pandemic. Now the Push Is On to Return Students to Classrooms — Safely.” The 74 Million. January 21, 2021
- Kuhfeld, Megan, et al. “Learning during COVID-19: Initial findings on students’ reading and math achievement and growth.” NWEA. November 2020
- Dorn, Emma, et al. “COVID-19 and learning loss—disparities grow and students need help.” McKinsey & Company. December 8, 2020
- Jordan, Phyllis. “What Congressional Covid Funding Means for K-12 Schools.” ED Future. March 18, 2021.
- Kuhfeld, Megan, et al. “How is COVID-19 affecting student learning? Initial findings from fall 2020.” Brookings. December 3, 2020
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