A Teacher Appreciation Week for the ages; 6 traits of life-changing teachers; Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning? |

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May 5, 2020
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
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A Teacher Appreciation Week for the Ages

When schools abruptly closed due to Covid-19, teachers figured out how to make remote learning work. This week, as the nation expresses its gratitude, we recap the emotional journey.



Teachers share the impact their own teachers had on them.
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6 Traits of Life-Changing Teachers

We asked our community what makes teachers unforgettable. Here's what they said.



Surprising takeaways from remote learning
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Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning?

Though remote learning has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?



How to foster community even when students are apart
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Bringing the Benefits of Your Morning Meetings Online

To give his students a sense of stability, an elementary teacher has shifted his morning meetings to asynchronous home learning.



A little creativity goes a long way.
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'The Show Must Go Online': Arts Teachers Adapt to At-Home Instruction

From laundry art to 'name that tune,' arts enrichment teachers are finding creative ways to transition to remote teaching.





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