When instruction begins in the fall, successful districts will focus on social-emotional learning (SEL) to allow students and staff to process emotions they experienced during the pandemic. With stricter in-person guidelines and increased virtual learning expectations, teachers will need to ensure that students are adapting to the new rigors of the classroom. Teachers must provide…
School closures and social isolation have impacted all student mental health and student achievement. This is especially true for students living in poverty. Students are facing a mental health crisis as a result of the loss of access to services that are mainly offered by schools. As schools reopen, teachers will need to focus on…
Deborah Ball details how TeachingWorks aims to create a system of teacher professional learning that produces teachers who can disrupt cycles student inequity. The importance of teachers building relationships with students—especially without the guarantee of constant face-to-face contact—should be a top priority this year. Teachers need extra support as they transition from their preparation context…
Although the outlook may still be undetermined, the school year is drawing near. Teachers and instructional coaches are gearing up for an unforgettable academic year by ramping up their technological skillsets. Well-honed remote teaching skills will most likely be a foundation for success for many teachers. Consequently, professional development that arms educators with a better…
Elena Aguilar reflects how the coronavirus pandemic is making teaching harder than ever. Coaches can provide instructional support and emotional support to teachers during this time. As thought partners, instructional coaches provide ideas and alternative instructional strategies as educators navigate distanced teaching during COVID-19. Elena Aguilar’s expertise comes from twenty-five years as a classroom teacher,…