2 weeks 5 days ago
NYC allows Zoom (once again) for remote learning
The news will likely come as a relief to many educators who had expressed frustration when the education department abruptly banned its use on April 3 — just as they were getting more comfortable with teaching online.
1 month 2 days ago
www.cnn.com/2020/04/21/us/kids-coronavirus-sesame-townhall/index.html
CNN and Sesame Street will host a special coronavirus town hall for kids and parents
CNN is teaming up with Sesame Street for a special town hall Saturday morning at 9 a.m. ET about coronavirus, focused on kids and parents. The ABC's of Covid 19: A CNN / Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Parents will tackle issues including education, anxiety, screen time, and play dates, and wil...
1 month 4 days ago
www.edsurge.com/news/2020-04-20-how-china-s-schools-are-getting-through-covid-19
How China’s Schools Are Getting Through COVID-19 - EdSurge News
The novel coronavirus swept across China around January 20, with the Chinese New Year celebration underway. By late March, as U.S. schools were just ...
1 month 5 days ago
A crisis is not a marathon -- but it is a call for endurance
You can't train or prepare for this pandemic-induced crisis the way you'd train for a marathon. But you can face the realities and get ready to endure it.
1 month 1 week ago
More than 900 meals served to Cape Breton students as part of new program | CBC News
A pilot of the virtual school meal program has been operating in three communities for about a week. Ten schools in the communities of Glace Bay, North Sydney and Sydney Mines are currently a part of the program.
1 month 3 weeks ago
Concerns about the coronavirus cancelled traditional competitions, but online jigging competitions have started on Facebook in multiple communities.
NYC allows Zoom (once again) for remote learning https://ny.chalkbeat.org/2020/5/6/21249689/nyc-schools-education-zoom-ban-reversed?utm_campaign=ny.chalkbeat.org&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter via @ChalkbeatNY
Online consultations are underway! Yesterday: PEI, today: NB, Monday: NS.
Spots open in NL, Indigenous & French consultations. No fee! Details: https://mailchi.mp/bba20d6f52bc/spots-participants-consultations Thx to @MHCC_
What are the impacts of COVID-19 on the wellness of kids, youth & families? Impacts of policies?
@PattyHajdu Please vaccinate your children if their schedule is due during this time. It’s so important to do this to prevent outbreaks of other infectious diseases @CanPaedSociety @PedChairsCan @ChildHealthCan @children1stca @KidsHelpPhone @Doctors_NS @SenMoodie @SenatorRavalia @andrewlynk
Today is the day! The global school strike for climate is now #DigitalStrike! #ClimateActionNow🌍🌎🇧🇩
Please keep social distances and stay safe, also keep our planet safe. #FFFbd #FridaysForFuture #SchoolStrike4Climate #StayAtHomeSaveLives
Today's #COVIDkindness The boys next door had a basketball but no hoop. I didn't have a hoop either but I had a bucket and a saw. The bottom of the bucket is gone and now they have bucket-ball. During COVID help kids play.
Social & emotional learning practices, completed independently or online, can affirm student competence, sense of self-worth & feelings of safety. These activities can promote self-regulation & provide a sense of control in an overwhelming situation. #InspireHPE
What other jurisdictions are doing /considering as they ease #covid19 restrictions and re-open schools https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2020/04/23/ontarios-schools-could-look-a-lot-different-when-covid-19-shutdown-ends.html
