EDC’s Ami Raymond reflects upon the true history behind the holiday while seeking to honor the experiences of Indigenous communities and creating traditions for our own families.
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April 2, 2020
What does parenting a near-adult in the midst of a pandemic look like?
March 31, 2020
With widespread school closures, educators and district leaders are working non-stop to ensure all students have access to learning opportunities and other services that schools provide, like free lunch—all while taking steps to stop the spread of COVID-19.
March 30, 2020
Today’s coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has parallels with West Africa’s Ebola outbreak six years ago. In both instances, the virus spread from isolated cases to thousands, resulting in quarantines and shutdowns of public gatherings and schools.
March 27, 2020
For decades, teachers across the United States, as well as in places around the world, have been supporting their students to develop the core competencies of social and emotional learning (SEL), such as self- and social awareness, self-management, positive relationships, and responsible decision-making.
March 26, 2020
During this pandemic, parents of young children continue to deal with stressors—family health issues, reduced incomes, and disrupted work and childcare schedules. No matter what your situation is, here are some things to remember.
March 25, 2020
Many educators are shifting from in-person to virtual classrooms due to COVID-19, and learning to teach in an online environment can be a bit daunting.
March 24, 2020
I see a lot of requests and recommendations for online learning resources for children who will be at home for an extended time.
March 23, 2020
To help quell anxiety, I want to reflect on the H1N1 pandemic a decade ago. While H1N1 wasn’t a coronavirus, we can still learn from this pandemic.
March 23, 2020
One of the challenges of implementing social and emotional learning (SEL) is that no single approach works for everyone. Schools need to implement a range of programs and practices to address the diverse needs of their students.