Education and COVID in 2021

 As California approaches the 1 year mark of Covid-19 and the following statewide shutdown of the school system it is worth taking a look at what can be done this year in service of all students.

-California's dedicated teachers, administrators, and support staff have exceeded expectations in adapting to distance learning.

-Students and their families have done their best to accommodate to this new method of academic instruction.

-The scientific and medical communities have been at the forefront of research and development creating tests that identify the presence of the virus as well as vaccinations that helps strengthen immunity.

This disease caught the world off guard and spread faster than anyone could have been able to adapt to it.

Over the past year people have done their best to adapt to unforeseeable situations, the instability of society's foundation, and the constant change of orders issued by elected leaders.

Patience has been pushed to the limit.

Discipline has been brushed aside.

Order has been careful balanced chaos.

These is no doubt that there are many challenges ahead, but it is time to begin the transition back to normalcy, and what better way to do so than by opening schools to students and restarting the education process that once was.

Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator

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January 2021

 

A NEW YEAR

A new year has begun and with it a sense of renewal, renovation, a feeling of closure on what was one of the most challenging and difficult years affecting everyone across the world.

No doubt the effects of 2020 will dissipate into 2021.  I hope it is possible for the world, as a whole, to be better prepared to meet the adversities of the year that was.

CHANGE OR CONTINUATION?

It is imperative that changes be made and implemented as the new year begins rather that continue on with policies that were implemented as emergency measures and temporary fixes.

Education must take the lead as it is such a fundamental part of how communities function and operate.

Education is the original social network.

With an array of established networks education helps societies navigate through uncertain times and ensure that students and their families: have access to communication, receive instruction, develop knowledge, refine skills, and build confidence.

TRANSITION INTO ANEW

How should schools go about with the implementation of such new changes?  Should schools impose drastic changes immediately?  Should schools gradually implement new measures? Perhaps a combination of both?

What ever approach the school decides to implement, the first step should always be planning.

Create a school reopening transition plan that incorporates the latest safety measures and adapts to many possible changes.  Communicate clearly the intent of the plan and how it will be implemented, assign roles and responsibilities, provide support for all staff members, and maintain the student's education the guiding beacon.

Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator

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