school closures

Short term school closures will have longterm consequences—here’s why

It's making inequality worse for the most vulnerable kids.

If my child’s school opens, I’m sending her

Here's why.

How to support kids’ emotions during back-to-school season this year

More than ever, kids need social and emotional support as the school year begins.

Microschools + pandemic pods may solve one problem, but there’s more to the story

Here's what's missing from this particular solution: Equity.

Starting kindergarten during a pandemic? Don’t panic, mama

Here's how to prepare your child (and yourself) for a year of changes.

Why I decided to unschool my children

This unstructured time at home with your kids might change the way you think about learning and school forever.

Teacher’s viral plea about school re-opening plans: ‘I don’t see ANY consideration for the adults’

"When you're out there demanding that schools open and all of your arguments are about you, about what you need, about what your kids need, but NEVER ONCE mention the dangers to the staff and faculty who will necessarily need to be in those schools, you can see where I'm a little concerned."

Dr. Fauci urges caution around re-opening schools too quickly

"We really better be very careful, particularly when it comes to children, because the more and more we learn, we're seeing things about what this virus can do that we didn't see from the studies in China or in Europe," says Fauci.

Teachers, you deserve a raise

Oh, and do you take whipped cream on your latte? Because I promise—the next one is on me.

Thank you to our mini-heroes—our kids

You're adapting to this world turned upside down in a way that's really inspiring.

How to help kids adjust to *so* much screen time

When your preschooler has a busier Zoom schedule than you do, you might be a bit worried.

This viral post is helping parents everywhere think differently about their kids’ progress during this pandemic

What if our kids are not behind—they're actually ahead?

The case for ‘unschooling’ during the pandemic

Unschooling parents don't formally try to "teach" children—they let their children follow what brings them joy.

8 ways to reconnect with your child, even when you’re pressed for time

We're all juggling a lot right now—and these sweet, bite-sized rituals can help keep the peace at home.

5 tips for homeschooling a child with special needs, according to a special ed teacher

School closures are a challenge for parents of special needs kids, but here's what a teacher wants you to know.

30+ activities you can do with preschoolers to 10-year-olds

Including a sample homeschooling schedule.

To the mom who didn’t expect to be homeschooling her kids right now

A note of encouragement from a homeschooling mama.