Monday, July 13, 2020

COMING UP...

How quickly the summer is passing by! It seems like it was just March, and we were being blindsided by the Coronavirus, and now it's already mid-July and we're thankful we have avoided being sick, so far.

Now, the talk is all about the reopening of school. What will it look like? Should I send my children? If you are a teacher, it's even more worrisome. Should you teach? Our hearts and thoughts are with all of you in making this decision. May you make the choice that is right for you.

If you do decide to go back, I'm thinking, at least at the beginning, you're going to have students who are eager to be back in the classroom and others who have any number of fears and hesitations about being back in school. Muriel and I would like to help you with creating community for all of your students whether in the classroom or on line. So, we are working on a series of blogs that deal with ways to make your classroom an environment where everyone is heard and everyone is welcome. A place where learning is valued, and there is space for everyone. A place where reading and writing become passions and outlets for your students.

Be watching for our next blog posts at the beginning of August. In the meantime, relax and enjoy the rest of a beautiful, hot summer!
Micki