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AFT April 28, 2020

Educators Step in to Help Immigrant Students

Read this blog on how educators around the country are stepping in to help immigrant students and their families during extended school closures.

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Dr. Lisa Thomas April 28, 2020

‘And How Are the Children?’ Supporting Students with Special Needs During COVID-19

Dr. Lisa Thomas discusses how educators and support personnel can help parents of students with special needs thrive during COVID-19 and school closures.

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AFT April 28, 2020

Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote Kicks Off Series to Energize Teachers, Young Voters

Read about the kick off campaign for Michelle Obama's campaign to get the word out on the importance of participating in our democracy.

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Jim Arey April 24, 2020

Meeting Students' Social and Emotional Needs Through Remote Learning

Top Blog of 2020: Honorable MentionHigh school teacher Jim Arey details his team's step-by-step process on addressing the social emotional needs of students during school closures.

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SML Member April 24, 2020

Tackling Civic Challenges in Uncertain Times

Re-imagining Migration's Adam Strom explores four of the critical civic issues that have plagued history and how they're exacerbated by the current climate.

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PBS News Hour Classroom April 22, 2020

How Teachers Can Support Students During Ramadan

This blog that details the ways schools and communities can foster a more welcoming atmosphere and work together on supporting students during Ramadan.

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Sari Beth Rosenberg April 22, 2020

Teaching in the Age of Coronavirus: Week 3 “The Long Haul”

Follow Sari Beth Rosenberg as she details her third week in a coronavirus digital classroom where she preps her students for the AP U.S. History exam.

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Kelly Booz April 21, 2020

Parent Perspective: Distance Learning During COVID-19 Closures

 #8 Top Blog of 2020SML Director Kelly Booz provides parent perspective on how her family is working through the challenges of distance learning during COVID-19.

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Barbara Blackburn April 17, 2020

Addressing Learned Helplessness

Veteran teacher Barbara Blackburn provides insight, tips and recommendations for educators addressing learned helplessness in their classrooms.

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PBS News Hour Classroom April 17, 2020

Distance Learning Tips: Advice From Students Who've Been There

English teacher Jori Krulder shares her students distance learning tips and insights after their experiences with a fire that ravaged their town.

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