Parents Guide to Making Educational Decisions During COVID-19
Question: As parents, what are your thoughts on online education? Does increased screentime worry you? Are there any societal beliefs that would make accepting online schooling a challenge? When I recently asked a group of parents this question, here are the responses I gathered. These responses are echoed in by several parents across the country.…
Summer Camp @ Home – Part 4
This past week, the mother of a 4th grader reached out asking for Grade 5 textbooks that she could use in order to ensure her child doesn’t fall behind. Schools have been on lockdown for 3 weeks now. I hear the mother. I understand her concern. Her apprehensions arise from genuine despair. I empathize. She’s…
Summer Camp @ Home – Part 3
Welcome to another week of Summer Camp @ Home. Parents of tweens and teens who’ve had to turn into homeschoolers overnight, this post is for you! My good friend, a veteran homeschooling parent, reminded me that the global lockdown has not created a space for homeschooling. On the contrary, the intentionality and preparation behind homeschooling…
Summer Camp @ Home – Part 2
Staying safe at home with your middle school kids? Here are some activity ideas for this week.
Summer Camp @ Home – Part 1
The spread of COVID 19 being classified as a global pandemic has forced many families to stay at home and avoid large gatherings. Our school made the decision to close early for the summer break, days before the government issued an order, as we were keenly aware of the benefits of “social distancing.” However, even…
Education Globalization Teacher Lab 