A Year Later: Coming Back to School
A lot happens in a year. Especially when that year involves not only a heated political election, but also a deadly pandemic. So, with the world in chaos, how are our students fairing? As a Parent: I had always wondered how I would do as a homeschool teacher...I had my chance. My child ended 2nd grade with a twist, and started her adventure into third-grade via Zoom. The digital format of communicating through video for school was new. With multiple login sessions, being present with stable connection on our district-assigned Chromebook was a constant chore. Nonetheless, assignments got completed albeit with some tears along the way. When school buildings reopened, my child was as excited to play on monkey bars and eat lunch with her friends. Our district re-openings came with many regulations to abide by, at which the cost of these freedoms was definitely worth the smiles. The challenge of homeschooling is one that I have much more respect for. It has forever changed the world of...