62. Lessons Learned from Schooling in a Pandemic

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you look back on schools closing in March 2020, how have your perspectives, needs, and aspirations changed in such a challenging year? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The pandemic has taught us all so much. As I reflect on the last year (plus), three major themes occur. On today’s podcast, I’m exploring the effect of the pandemic on equity, mental health, and the ever-changing educational system. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With so much transition happening in schools, the time is right to evaluate what is working, what we can adapt, and what we can leave behind. Join our EdActive Collective to listen to and become one of the voices making an impact on systemic change in our schools.</span></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jump in the Conversation:</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[1:58] Examining equity in education </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[5:48] Bringing mental health to the forefront</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[7:43] EdActive Collective and June 21-24 Summit</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[10:13] Adjusting educational content and context</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[14:02] Utilizing the tool of polarity thinking</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[15:51] Maureen’s Magic Wand: Taking painful lessons and choosing to learn and grow from them. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Links and Resources:</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Dr. Bettina Love’s</span> <a href= "https://vimeo.com/502300589" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">video clip</span><