This sad news sparked a conversation and reflection with my student teacher this AM that I think is good for all of us: Did your in-person time with students this year spark more joy and confidence than sorrow, anxiety, or frustration? ... https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-pennsylvania-schools-closed-governor-wolf-philadelphia-20200409.html">https://www.inquirer.com/health/co...
If so, chin up. Grieve for the lost time, but pat your back. Those smiles were important - and might be the only reason a student won’t think this year a total loss. If not, carry with you that your time could always end tomorrow. (A lesson most of us only learn after tragedy.)