Operating in the midst of a pandemic and in the face of national protests for equality and justice, schools have an opportunity to reshape themselves into institutions that provide the highest quality education for all children. | Pixabay
As the COVID-19 pandemic changes many things in the U.S., the upcoming school year will face its fair share of changes as well.
In addition to considering how many students should be in a classroom, how far apart desks should be, whether attendance needs to be staggered and how often to sanitize facilities, leaders should also be considering how to give all students an equal opportunity to learn and succeed, according to Communities in Schools.
The recent protests in the wake of George Floyd's death have brought to light several inequalities in all systems, including education. The way to address those inequalities is to transform the K-12 education system. Some ways to do that include changing the school calendar, considering a year-round calendar to give students more instruction time, creating individualized education plans for each student, reevaluating how students are evaluated and considering their non-academic needs.
Local leaders across the country have been creative in finding ways to educate, feed and support families through this pandemic, according to Communities in Schools. With support, they can build on that momentum and improve education for generations to come.
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