Series: It Takes a Village

School Reopening Plan – Episode 1 – It Takes a Village – July 9, 2020

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As we prepare for the Fall 2020 school year, we will discuss parents’ experiences during school closures from the prior school year, Orleans Parish School Board’s recent release of its…

Social-Emotional Needs of Students – Episode 2 – It Takes a Village – July 16, 2020

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We know that students, teachers, and families are all dealing with higher stress levels related to the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racial injustice. How do we proactively talk about…

Social-Emotional Needs of Teachers – Episode 3 – It Takes a Village – July 23, 2020

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We know that students, teachers, and families are all dealing with higher stress levels related to the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racial injustice. How do we proactively talk about…

School Operations & Academic Plans Related to Back to School – Part 1 – Episode 4 – It Takes a Village – July 30, 2020

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Based on the recent school board decision to start the school year 100% virtual, we share school, parent, and expert thoughts on pivoting to a remote learning plan when folks…

School Operations & Academic Plans Related to Back to School – Part 2 – Episode 5 – It Takes a Village – August 6, 2020

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We continue last week’s conversation in the context of high school. Based on the recent school board decision to start the school year 100% virtual, we share school, parent, and…

School Funding at the Intersection of COVID-19 – Episode 6 – It Takes a Village – August 13, 2020

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We want to bring this conversation to the ground and connect it to the day to day concerns of educators and parents. For example, while being virtual helps schools save…

Experiences of Pre-K & Kindergarten Parents During Remote Learning – Episode 7 – It Takes a Village – August 20, 2020

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We want to bring this conversation to the ground and connect it to the day-to-day concerns of parents with young learners. This is an age that requires lots of interactivity,…

Experiences of Parents of Students Who Need Learning Accommodations – Episode 8 – It Takes a Village – September 3, 2020

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With schools closed due to Covid-19, many students struggled to stay on track. Students with disabilities and their caregivers face particular obstacles. As schools shifted rapidly to remote education, professional…