Our Greatest Challenge

We are on the cusp of double digits in the month of October and the weather is changing. When students are on campus, we see a change when the cooler temperatures arrive. The change is both academic and behavioral, both trending down. Understanding this, our data today is merely anecdotal because we have no data to reference in distance learning. Throw into the mix that our students are social creatures and being alone is beginning to result in underlying social/emotional issues. My hope is that we can turn the tide when students get ‘back to school’. We need to remind ourselves to be compassionate when needed, responsive when warranted, and empathetic to all. Students will bring to school with them all their academic difficulties and emotional fatigue earned from the months on distance education. All 1600 stories will be different. Pair that with their fears that may exist of the pandemic and we may be on the forefront of understanding. Since March 13, 2020, we have had students at a distance. All have struggled, many have progressed, and some have been left behind. Acknowledging that, perhaps our greatest challenge lies ahead. Have a most excellent weekend....Go PUPS! (cue Simple Minds - Don’t You Forget About Me).

Until next time...