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The two questions educators should be asking this week

Sigal Ben-Porath asks teachers not to pretend protests about institutional racism and police brutality don’t exist.


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A teacher's checklist for a class discussion on protests about racial violence.
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Parents asked questions about living in lockdown. Penn GSE experts answered.
Advice on dealing with short tempers, screen time, and what to do when your child wants to get a dog during lockdown.
For Parents
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Where we are now: Flux Pedagogy
College instructors have moved their courses online, but Penn GSE's Sharon Ravitch says they need to do more to meet their students' needs during this pandemic. Here, she gives ideas for instructors to consider.
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A schedule can be your family's best ally during the coronavirus lockdown
Staying at home has broken routines for both children and parents. Planning your day, breaks and all, can help.
For Parents
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Nine tips for moving secondary teaching online
You have already built a classroom culture that can carry you and your students through the year, with a few adaptations.
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