The Pandemic Broke a Fundamental Principle of Teaching
America’s schoolchildren spent less time in the classroom last year than ever before in modern history. Now teachers are scrambling to fill in the gaps.
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Cornell Watson / The New York Times / Redux Homeroom: Summer Learning Is About More Than Reading and Math
Kids deserve a real break, especially this year. But they shouldn’t avoid academic reinforcement entirely.
Elena Xausa Homeroom: The Pandemic’s Potential Silver Lining for Kids
Each child will process this time differently, and adults can help kids find opportunity in the life that awaits them.
Elena Xausa Homeroom: Why Kids Need Summer-Reading Assignments
They need time to recharge. But taking a break shouldn’t mean ignoring academic skills altogether.
Elena Xausa Homeroom: I’m Dreading Parent-Teacher-Conference Day
I feel like it’s my annual performance review, but with my son.
Elena Xausa Homeroom: My Daughter Doesn’t Use Social Media—But She’s Being Cyberbullied
Is the school responsible for helping?
Elena Xausa Homeroom: My Kid’s School Is Full of Cheats
He works hard, but the system is working against him.
Elena Xausa Homeroom: I’m Concerned About Wokeness at My Child’s School
Most of the teachers and parents I talk with just want school to be school.
Elena Xausa Homeroom: How Can I Get My Husband’s Ex to Agree on Homework Rules?
If adults don’t set the same expectations, children can get caught in the middle.
Elena Xausa My Kid Can’t Write an Essay Without Having a Meltdown
She gets overwhelmed every time—but breaking down the assignment into smaller steps could help her manage it.
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