Unexpected Lessons
A WBUR series on how learning in Massachusetts schools have been shaped by the coronavirus pandemic. The series culminates in two Cityspace events, the first on May 20, 2021 and the second on Oct. 21, 2021.
Kids Talk About The Ups And Downs Of Remote Learning
WBUR talked to middle and high schoolers about their experience with remote school. Read what they said, in their own words.
Interrupted Schooling Meant A Pause In Discipline. For Some Students, That Was A Relief
The pause in school, forced by pandemic health restrictions, also meant a pause in discipline — and a sometimes painful cycle of discomfort, mistrust and recurrent misbehavior.
Reflections On A Year Of Pandemic Learning: From 'Team Resilience' To 'Seeing My Strong Kids Crumble'
We asked parents and guardians to contemplate a year of pandemic school. Here’s what they said.
Keeping COVID Tech Solutions Could Provide Better Access For Students With Visual Impairments
As challenging as remote learning has been for students, families and educators, some have found that digital resources have opened up classroom lessons and made them more accessible.
After A Year Mostly Indoors, Possibilities Bloom In A Schoolyard Garden
Many parents and teachers have come to see that outdoor spaces could be an ideal response to a year of virtual and isolated schooling: hands-on, creative and social.
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For Anxious Students, Remote School Year Has Been A Bit Of Relief
While the pandemic did lead to major disruptions, the switch to remote learning gave some students a brief reprieve from the things they usually worry about in the classroom.
We Want To Hear From You: What's School Been Like During The Pandemic?
We’re asking parents of school-aged children to reflect on a year of remote- and hybrid-learning for a special project. What has the last year been like for you, your children...
Students, Tell Us: What Did The Pandemic Teach You About Your Education?
To mark over a year of pandemic education, we want to hear from you: what do you hope goes back to the way it was before and what do you...