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.