Annette has been an educator for 29 years working in the PK-6 elementary classroom, English learner instructional specialist, district leadership, university professor, as well as a mentor for teachers nationwide. A National Board Certificated Teacher, Annette focuses her research on accelerating learning and advancing achievement, personalizing instruction, technology, and leadership in the education field.
I’m a recently retired high school math teacher….great tips here to start the new school year!
Here we go again. Thanks for helping us all figure out how to do our best!
Great ideas! This is such a difficult time. All of the unknowns and last minute left turns are worse that just making a plan!
My favorite thing to do to get ready for school was to do our school shopping. Getting all new notebooks and supplies was what I looked forward to every year.
My district announced a plan last Friday, however, our Governor is expected to break some news at tomorrow’s press conference that may change everything again. I have always believed that flexibility is one of the most important qualities of a good teacher, so I’m sure we’ll be able to tackle whatever the final plan is!
Our district decided to stick with online learning which a lot of people are not okay with right now. I just hope the kids can go back to school at some point this school year at least. We do hope the online learning takes off pretty well.
The spring quarter was a huge learning shift for many. Since we’ve had time to figure out the kinks, it should go a lot smoother. My district is going back traditional, but teachers are expected to be able to pivot lessons immediately. So . . . we’ll be doing a lot of “kid training” to make this happen.
I’m so thankful that I do not have to make this decision during this pandemic. My little one is only 1. I feel for the parents, students, and teachers during this difficult time!
This is great information for parents, especially this year when there really hasn’t been finalization of the way the school year will be going this year.
These are great tips for starting it off right! I have been trying to keep my kids’ minds activated so they don’t go down that summer slide. I think we will start in a good place
I certainly do not envy teachers, students, or families who are looking at school coming up soon. My kids are grown, otherwise surely I’d know, but…I haven’t even heard if schools in New Mexico are opening…and, the schools usually start here mid-August, so that’s just 2 weeks away!
Good luck, all.