1. What Have you noticed students and/or families saying, wondering, or feeling about things happening in the world or their communities? (Think about conversations about news, things they have heard at home, questions about fairness, etc.) 2. How confident do you feel about answering big or sensitive topics like fairness, safety, or identity. (What Help you feel prepared? What makes it harder? by Bernice Osias

2025-05-14 02:37:07 UTC

Testing

2025-05-15 12:16:04 UTC

Several families have asked about the current president's actions, what we know or have heard, and what it might mean for the future of special education services. Families are very worried that their child's services will be impacted.

2025-05-15 12:17:31 UTC

Our students don’t fully understand the details, but they can sense the emotions adults around them. The feeling of fear and worry.

berniceosias — 2025-05-15 12:17:49 UTC

i have had parents vent and express their fear about familial rights with regards to potential policy changes

2025-05-15 12:19:21 UTC

I have seen some elementary school students crying in the building because the “police” took a family member away.

2025-05-15 12:20:02 UTC

I haven't had any questions from parents or students yet, but I think its important when these difficult topics come up to make sure to listen to families and acknowledge their concerns, even if their beliefs don't match your own or if you don't have an answer for them.

2025-05-15 12:20:23 UTC

Parents have asked about school funding, specifically, how and when schools will be affected by any potential funding gaps.

2025-05-15 12:24:25 UTC

I have not had any questions from parent or children yet either, however it is important even though I do not feel comfortable having these conversations yet. I do not feel educated enough about the new changes or policies or concerns.