When Holy Names Academy in Seattle began preparing for remote learning, the goal was to ensure that faculty and students at the all-girls private high school were ready for any situation that might arise.
Our first-ever Global Learning Week is officially in the books, and we really enjoyed being able to celebrate the resilience of educators and students.
As schools around the world swiftly transitioned to remote learning, many realized that technology was not the foremost concern, it was the well-being of students.
When the Fresno Unified School District embarked on a personalized learning initiative four years ago, administrators could hardly have envisioned how the effort would be paying off today.
We’ve been hearing incredible stories these past two months about educators who, in very different global settings, are leveraging technology and their own expertise to drive a successful transition to remote learning while maintaining close ties to students from afar.
This moment is unlike any we’ve faced. As educators, you’re doing so much to continue to provide inclusive learning environments, support your students’ academic success, and ensure their social and emotional needs are being met, even as you care for your own families and communities while working from home.
Hector Lopez, a teacher and head of the math department at El Camino Real Charter High School in Los Angeles, thinks a lot about his students’ well-being during social distancing.
During this time of social distancing and remote learning, staying connected with the world and keeping our children engaged has been a priority for all of us.