Students love to be social and see their friends, and school is one of the main places they do this. Many students also learn better through in-person instruction. Shifting to remote learning has been a major change, and it can be challenging for students to stay focused and get their work done when everything is …
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With the risks associated with coronavirus, many school districts have shifted to remote learning for students or set up virtual academies. This allows students to continue moving forward with their education, but their learning takes place at home rather than in the classroom. However, with this transition also comes the misconception that remote or virtual …
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With uncertainty over the coronavirus and the desire to keep students and staff as safe as possible, many schools have opted in full or in part to use remote learning this fall. This means that students will connect with their teachers and peers virtually over video conferencing platforms and other software. Meeting online can present …
What school would look like come fall remained a mystery throughout much of the summer. Districts were planning for every possible scenario, ensuring they had the right resources and approaches in place to keep students, families, and teachers as safe as possible. Many school districts have opted to start the year with remote learning. Although …
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As summer quickly winds to a close, a new school year is about to begin. For many districts, that means fully online or hybrid learning. A lot of families are scrambling to figure out what that means for their schedules and jobs. It also means coming up with a plan to ensure that their child …
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on across much of the county, schools have had to rethink their opening plans for the start of the new school year. Many schools are opting for full remote learning, or a hybrid schedule. In either case, it is clear that students will not be returning to all in-person classes …
Based on current data, students in North Carolina will not be headed back to school fully in-person this fall. The state recommendation is for a hybrid plan of some in-person learning and some online learning to start, though schools (and parents) could also opt for entirely online learning. Regardless of the decision, school is going …
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Over the past several weeks, students have shifted from in-classroom to remote learning. For many, this was a huge change from what they were used to. They have had to adjust and adapt given the circumstances, but this can actually be a good thing. Students are developing skills that will benefit them as they transition …
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Life in the time of COVID-19 is filled with uncertainty. No one knows exactly what the future holds or how life as we know it will change, be it temporarily or permanently. What we do know is that we must be willing to take things one day at a time and do our best. All …
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Many schools will likely remain closed through the end of the current school year, meaning students will be finishing up the fourth quarter at home. Parents are feeling the stress of trying to complete their own work while keeping their kids on task and making sure they are completing assignments and activities on time. Learning …
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