It is time to reflect on what a year it has been.
Schools prepare to take a winter break as people celebrate holidays and welcome in the new year.
Students need breaks from school to rest and recharge, but taking a break from learning can result in the widening of the academic performance gap. Students can fall behind in education if they do not continue to maintain a minimum level of learning while they are on break.
Students can use the upcoming Winter Break to close this achievement gap by creating projects that help in the development of specific academic skills and/or knowledge & understanding.
Parents, Teachers, and Students can collaborate in the development of projects, establish a support network, and set reasonable goals; while also allowing for an enjoyable Winter Break.
Projects can be as simple as watching a series of pre-selected videos online and preparing reports on them, or as complex as attempting to solve a real-life problem that is currently making a significant impact on society.
During the time that remains between now and the beginning of Winter Break, educators should work with students and parents to develop Winter Break Education Projects (WBEP). Through early planning, and the setting of clear assessments goals for WBEP's, students, parents, and teachers can help close achievement gaps in education.
Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
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