Stories

COVID-19

I Know What My Parents and Students Need Because I Asked Them

When Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced that schools and non-emergency childcare programs in the state would remain closed through May 4, I held on to the belief that we will return, but...

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opportunity gap

Our Kids Can't Go Back to School Right Now, So We Need to Make Sure They're Connected

Once again, our kids and communities are going to be hit hardest when the last respiratory droplet of the coronavirus dries up. That’s what I thought to myself recently while standing in front of...

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COVID-19

Join Our Conversation on Learning and #PostCovEd

While privileged parents and pundits have the luxury of debating whether to prioritize academic or social-emotional learning, those on the front lines of exposure to the virus and job loss have...

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School Funding

Yes, Schools Can 'Build Back Better' From COVID-19, and Here's How

Since the United Nations’ 2006 post-tsunami report, Key Propositions for Building Back Better, the phrase Build Back Better has become the mantra of post-disaster reconstruction. Not only can...

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COVID-19

Love in a Time of Distance Learning

As an inexperienced special education teacher, I vividly recall hearing the shouting nearby. I raced down the hall, fearful of an incident brewing. Standing there was Dr. L.—a teacher—yelling up into...

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IEP

Gavin's Story Shines a Light on the Inequities Special Needs Students Face With Remote Learning

Ten-year-old Gavin Williams is a lively and affectionate youngster who loves to visit museums, experiment with computer-coding and plunge into ocean waves with his boogie-board. Gavin is also a...

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