Raise your hand if this back-to-school season is different than any other you\u2019ve experienced before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most likely, everyone would raise their hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are less than a month into the 2020\u201321 school year, and a lot has already happened. Some colleges scheduled in-person classes, only to cancel them two weeks later after COVID-19 outbreaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In K\u201312 schools, some parents have formed \u201cpandemic pods.\u201d These small learning groups meet outside the classroom and are led by a teacher. At the same time, other students struggle to access online learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In some schools across the country, students are posting photos of crowded hallways. Many of these images show little social distancing as students move between classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve never seen anything like this before, however, we are all living through a pandemic. So how can students, parents and teachers succeed? By communicating\u2014more than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Circumstances have changed significantly\u2014income, ability, health, location, just to name a few. That\u2019s why being transparent and communicating (to a level you\u2019re comfortable with) is imperative. If you\u2019re a parent who is an essential worker, it could be helpful for your students\u2019 teachers to know so they understand how your schedule impacts your availability to aid with schoolwork. If someone in your home has been impacted by COVID, explaining the health situation will help explain a missed Zoom call or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a college student, especially as a freshman, communication with your professors, regardless of location, will be the key to a successful school year and college career. Teachers and professors understand health considerations are more important than ever before. Regardless if it\u2019s your health or a family member\u2019s, a quick email to them can provide context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll see many COVID-19-related posts on how to make the most of our current situation, especially during the school year. As you\u2019re reading, remember one important thing: COMMUNICATE!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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