TED Talks Daily What COVID-19 revealed about US schools — and 4 ways to rethink education | Nora Flanagan
Jan 27, 2021
Nora Flanagan, an educator, dives into the transformative impact of COVID-19 on US schools. She highlights the inequities that the pandemic exposed and presents four innovative strategies for rethinking education. Topics include the emotional challenges faced by teachers and students, the vital role of parent engagement, and the need for equitable resources. Flanagan calls for smaller class sizes, diverse curricula, and reassessing standardized testing, emphasizing that student voices are crucial in shaping a more equitable future for education.
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Last Day of School
- Nora Flanagan describes the final days of school before COVID-19 closures.
- It involved tense goodbyes, sanitizing, and a sense of uncertainty.
Teacher's Efforts
- Chicago teachers adapted to remote learning by hosting online meetings and creating makeshift classrooms.
- They also organized food drives, donated masks, and consistently reached out to students.
Parents' and Students' Struggles
- Parents struggled to balance work, family, and mental health during remote learning.
- Students faced challenges like working frontline jobs, attending funerals, and providing childcare.