Anchored in Continuity: Building Curriculum, Connection, and Digital Access for the Future
Figure 1. Online Learning Environments. Image created by the author using Canva. In March of 2020, I gave my last hugs to my kindergarten students and transitioned to teaching entirely online. At the start of the pandemic, I learned more about distance education than I ever had before. My school district had a crisis plan in place, something we practiced each year through designated e-days, but nothing could fully prepare us for the magnitude of what was to come. I think back now and better understand the many layers our school leaders had to navigate to maintain learning during such uncertainty. As a classroom teacher, I focused on how to structure meaningful curriculum for young learners, support digital access within my role, and maintain strong communication with families. In this blog, we’ll explore these elements when planning for continuity of instruction in a distance learning environment, no matter the situation. I’ll reflect on how schools can strength...
