7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure; New Strategies in Special Education as Kids Learn From Home |

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April 1, 2020
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7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure

Suddenly, you're not in the same physical space as your students. We asked teachers to share strategies for maintaining relationships—both peer-to-peer and student-teacher—when everything's gone remote.



A problem with no easy solution
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New Strategies in Special Education as Kids Learn From Home

In special education, teachers say that schedules, sensory supports, and close collaboration with families can help smooth the transition to remote learning.



Students need a feeling of stability these days.
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Focusing on Student Well-Being in Times of Crisis

One teacher recommends supporting student safety through three Cs: communication, consistency, and control.



Play and nature are pathways to scientific exploration.
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Why Learning at Home Should Be More Self-Directed—and Less Structured

On March 18, 2020, Simone Kern tweeted that simply "recreating schools at home" passes up a golden opportunity to engage kids in authentic, self-directed learning.



Tips from an outdoor educator.
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Using Smartphones to Support Learning in Nature

Technology, used appropriately, can be a tool for thoughtful observation, enhancing students' interactions with the natural world.





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