Light in the Tunnel

The times are tough. That statement is certainly relative. I am a student of history and I have read about some fairly difficult times for people in the past that would not even compare to today. That being the case, when talking to students they only see it through their eyes. School is distant due to the pandemic, the California fires are raging making the air hazardous to breathe, unemployment is on rise because of both conditions, and social interaction with other kids is limited to the digital environments. Yes, the times are certainly different and can be classified as tough, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Though things are tough, I am choosing to see the bright side. Teachers are learning inventive ways to present curriculum and students are responding. Parents are involved in the education of their sons and daughters. Families are not only forced to spend more time together, they are actually talking more. Yes, we will get through this. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.

It is my hope that the outcome of this mess will be stronger family bonds. Possibly reading levels will increase due to students having to do so. I hold out hope that students will yearn to be in class so much that their behavior will be improved. I hope that the compassion and consideration our teachers have embodied during distance learning they carry into the classroom because so many students will need it. I do believe the future is bright.

I acknowledge that times are tough and a definite struggle for some. I also know that this too shall pass. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, let’s just hope it’s not a train.

Until next time...