Today, Explained No substitutes for the substitutes
Jan 10, 2022
Jessie Gizmondi, Principal at Kramer Hill Elementary School, shares her experiences navigating school closures during COVID-19. She discusses proactive measures like hosting a vaccine clinic for students and families. Anna North, a Senior Correspondent at Vox, highlights the national impact of teacher shortages and burnout on education. The conversation delves into the struggle for effective virtual learning, the mental health toll on educators, and the urgent need for better support and wages to retain teachers.
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Proactive Virtual Learning
- Kramer Hill Elementary proactively went virtual due to rising COVID-19 cases after winter break.
- They provided essential services like meals, tech support, and COVID-19 testing at school.
Improved Virtual Learning
- Unlike the 2020 shift to virtual learning, the school now had a solid plan.
- They practiced virtual procedures to help them run smoothly.
Current Virtual Learning Success
- Virtual learning is going relatively well with over 75% attendance.
- They communicate with families facing challenges and know they will soon return in person.