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Short term school closures will have longterm consequences—here’s why

It's making inequality worse for the most vulnerable kids.

September 22, 2020

Coronavirus, Covid-19, Education, School closures

If my child’s school opens, I’m sending her

Here's why.

August 7, 2020

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How to support kids’ emotions during back-to-school season this year

More than ever, kids need social and emotional support as the school year begins.

July 27, 2020

Back to school, Back to school pandemic, Child development, Childrens health, First day prep, Learn, Mental health, Physical school, Play, School, School closures, School reopenings covid

Microschools + pandemic pods may solve one problem, but there’s more to the story

Here's what's missing from this particular solution: Equity.

July 23, 2020

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Starting kindergarten during a pandemic? Don’t panic, mama

Here's how to prepare your child (and yourself) for a year of changes.

July 14, 2020

First day of school, First day prep, Kindergarten, Learning, School, School closures

Why I decided to unschool my children

This unstructured time at home with your kids might change the way you think about learning and school forever.

July 13, 2020

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Teacher’s viral plea about school re-opening plans: ‘I don’t see ANY consideration for the adults’

"When you're out there demanding that schools open and all of your arguments are about you, about what you need, about what your kids need, but NEVER ONCE mention the dangers to the staff and faculty who will necessarily need to be in those schools, you can see where I'm a little concerned."

July 7, 2020

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Children's Health

Dr. Fauci urges caution around re-opening schools too quickly

"We really better be very careful, particularly when it comes to children, because the more and more we learn, we're seeing things about what this virus can do that we didn't see from the studies in China or in Europe," says Fauci.

May 12, 2020

Childrens health, Coronavirus, Coronavirus children, Covid-19, First day prep, School closures