https://padlet.com/karenmarcusk/m24lnzhs4l7mbgy4 en-us 2023-02-04 04:08:05 UTC 2026-03-14 19:46:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/karenmarcusk/m24lnzhs4l7mbgy4/wish/2468356429 I actually had this conversation with two of my three classes this week. For one class, they said the biggest thing they had to deal with post-Covid is the large gap of missing mathematical knowledge. This missing information makes them feel behind, so they almost give up in class instead of pushing to try harder. For my other class, they said they have lost respect for the adults in their life. They used to have a healthy, respectful fear of letting down their teachers and parents, but this “fear” no longer exists for them. ]]> 2023-02-04 09:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmarcusk/m24lnzhs4l7mbgy4/wish/2468356429 https://padlet.com/karenmarcusk/m24lnzhs4l7mbgy4/wish/2468508279 If what our students needs have changed, how are we also changing? Several times I have find myself reflecting on my own past classroom experiences. My instruction twenty years ago, ten years ago, even five years ago has evolved multiple times to meet the needs of students. What remains the same is the power of compassion and empathy for my students- the strength of positive relationships. The impact of the pandemic was unimaginable, and perhaps we are only beginning to understand the changes it forced on schools, but change has been a part of education as long as there has been learning and change has led to gains.

]]> 2023-02-04 15:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmarcusk/m24lnzhs4l7mbgy4/wish/2468508279 karenmarcusk https://padlet.com/karenmarcusk/m24lnzhs4l7mbgy4/wish/2470146689 This conversation has me thinking of ways to share this with our parents.  It is hard to imagine our students expressing such strong disrespect, anger, fear, and apathy, among others, with the frequency and intensity with teachers, admin., and other adults. 
I know we have made learning loss a priority for our students after COVID, but I think we must be equally as creative with ways to elevate Emotional Learning loss.  Matters of the HEART. ]]> 2023-02-06 14:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmarcusk/m24lnzhs4l7mbgy4/wish/2470146689 https://padlet.com/karenmarcusk/m24lnzhs4l7mbgy4/wish/2477338525 It’s astounding how the pandemic issues we experience are universal to all educators. They talk about the same things we talk about and the stress it puts on everyone. I wonder if teaching will ever be the same again or if this is our new norm. One thing the majority of us has done is adapt. Even though many have left the field and we have a shortage, those of us that are left are still here for one reason: we want to help kids. Yeah, it’s harder now but we are still here. ]]> 2023-02-11 14:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/karenmarcusk/m24lnzhs4l7mbgy4/wish/2477338525 https://padlet.com/karenmarcusk/m24lnzhs4l7mbgy4/wish/2483414592 In reflecting on how covid has changed our kiddos I look at both my own three and the kids in front of us. The emotional stuntedness is real and visible, and the emboldened attitudes and behaviors are challenging. As a parent, I work so hard to help my kids to navigate and fill in some of what they missed socially during that time. Many of our parents want to do the same and the communication of the behaviors is a huge part. But when the parents don’t partner with us in understanding what we are saying is real, I grapple with how we can  support one another and the students in changing the behaviors at the school level?
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