In Episode 10, we talk more about the Gap, and how this pandemic may be affecting it. An important, if understated, role of schools is to help to close that gap amongst our children, and distance learning adds new obstacles to many old problems.

Our guest for this episode is Annie, a dynamic 7th Grade English LA teacher and mother of two. She shares insights on teaching from home, equity in these "hybrid" school models, and appreciating what we are because of this.

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I mention a review that was recently released by the NWEA. The link to that review can be found HERE.

Back to discussing education in the middle of unknown territory. In Episode 9 we discuss the presumed roles of education, and the gaps that exist in schools, both now and before the pandemic. The truth is, our job, as educators, is very much the same as it has always been: provide accessible and rigorous education, and close the gaps! 

In Episode 8, we discuss some of the ways that parents and others can help to keep students focused, and make the most of the time you have devoted to school during the week. This also includes a bit on Discipline, and how it can be different as a teacher than as a parent or other adult.

This episode features a wonderful interview with Balika, a middle-school science teacher and mother of two. She shares some advice, experiences, and a heaping spoonful of common sense for today's school ordeals.